We’ve Helped Thousands of Clients Achieve Their
Small Business Dreams and We’re Eager to Help
You Achieve Yours, Too.
Our History
Founded by the State of Florida and licensed since 1984 by Small Business Administration (SBA) as Florida’s Statewide Certified Development Company, Florida First Capital is chartered for the primary purpose of advancing the economic development and general welfare of the citizens of Florida by promoting and assisting the growth and development of small business concerns within the state.
In 1988, Florida First Capital contracted with the Florida Department of Commerce to provide SBA trained and qualified staff for the operation of its SBA 504 Loan Program. In 1996, upon the dissolution of the Department of Commerce, Florida First Capital contracted with the state’s Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development and with the Capital Development Board of Enterprise Florida to provide its staffing and management services.
In 1997, at the request of the Florida First Capital Board of Directors, the Florida Legislature approved a proposal for Florida First Capital to leave the state budget and become financially self-sufficient, providing for an initial state contribution of capital followed by a transition to self-sufficiency and an end to state financial support.
Since leaving the state budget, Florida First Capital, a nonprofit corporation, has achieved its goal of self sufficiency, greatly increased loan volume each year, and been recognized by the SBA for its increased capability and lending activity and its lending assistance to minority, rural and women-owned small businesses.
Our Commitment
Florida First Capital has helped thousands of clients throughout the state achieve their small business dreams through the SBA 504 Loan Program. We are the experts to turn to in Florida for small business financing.
No other Certified Development Company in the state is as committed to the success of its customers than Florida First Capital.
And no other Certified Development Company strives to make the entire loan process as helpful, quick and easy as us. You can
count on our staff to deliver the best and most complete service the industry has to offer.
Whether you are expanding, remodeling, converting, refinancing or just starting out, with Florida First Capital as your trusted SBA 504 lender, you’ll spend less time worrying about your loan and more time doing what you do best – running your small business, creating jobs and supporting the economy.
504 Loan Specifics:

 Program Overview & Eligibility, Commercial Real Estate Loans, Machinery & Equipment Loans

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