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SBA 504 Loan/Loan Package Builder

SBA 504 Loan Package Builder

Prepare your SBA 504 loan application step by step. The 504 program finances commercial real estate and major equipment through a 50/40/10 structure with a CDC (Certified Development Company) as intermediary.

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Underwriter's path

KYN is helping you answer the questions a lender will ask before they ask them.

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The goal is not just to generate forms. The goal is to make the lender's first review boring: complete, consistent, supported, and easy to underwrite.
Repayment first

The lender starts with cash flow, DSCR, debt, and whether the request is sized to the business.

Proof beats story

Every claim should tie to a tax return, bank statement, P&L, balance sheet, contract, invoice, or owner document.

Explain exceptions

One-time costs, seasonality, owner draws, weak months, credit issues, and unusual deposits should be explained before the lender asks.

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SBA 504 Loan Requirements

The 504 program requires additional documentation beyond standard SBA forms, including environmental review, real estate appraisal, project cost breakdown, and CDC application. Your CDC will guide you through their specific requirements.

SBA/CDC Forms (Required)

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SBA Form 1244 (Application for Section 504 Loan)
CDC Application Package
SBA Form 413 (Personal Financial Statement)
SBA Form 912 (Statement of Personal History)
IRS Form 4506-C (Tax Transcript Authorization)

Project Documentation (Required)

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Detailed project cost breakdown
Independent real estate appraisal
Environmental review (Phase I ESA minimum)
Purchase agreement or construction contract
Building plans / blueprints (if construction)
Zoning confirmation letter

Financial Documents (Required)

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3 years business tax returns
3 years personal tax returns (each 20%+ owner)
Interim P&L statement (dated within 90 days)
Interim balance sheet (dated within 90 days)
Debt schedule (all creditors, balances, payments)
12 months business bank statements
Financial projections (3 years)

Business Documents (Required)

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Business plan with financial projections
Business licenses and permits
Articles of incorporation / operating agreement
Resumes for all 20%+ owners

504-Specific Requirements

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Job creation/retention plan
Source of equity injection (10% minimum)
Evidence of insurance (property + hazard)
Preliminary title search / title commitment

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