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	FFC Joins SBA in Pilot Program to Streamline 504 Approval Process U.S. Census and SBA Loan Programs Reflect Exponential Growth in Entrepreneurship Business Owners Get Helping Hand from SBA 504 LOAN PROGRAM FFC Helps Hundreds of Florida Businesses with Bridge Loans Check the S.O.P: 504 Q&A

U.S. Census and SBA Loan Programs Reflect Exponential Growth in Entrepreneurship

The U.S. Census Bureau released preliminary estimates from its Survey of Business Owners, indicating that minority groups and women are increasing business ownership at a much faster rate than the national average. Overwhelming increases in minority business ownership parallel the demand for SBA loan products in these communities. More info... »

Business Owners Get Helping Hand from SBA 504 LOAN PROGRAM

When Alan White purchased a truck accessories business last year, he had an option to buy the building as well. But coming up with the 30 percent down often required for a commercial loan was more than White could manage from a brand new business. Full Text... »

FFC Helps Hundreds of Florida Businesses with Bridge Loans

Florida First Capital has so far aided over 675 Florida businesses impacted by the 2004 and 2005 hurricanes. At the request of the Governor's Office, FFC administers the majority of the State's Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program Read on... »

Check the S.O.P: 504 Q&A

Q -In order to qualify for the maximum available SBA debenture ($4million), how is a business classified as a "Small Manufacturer"? Read the answer... »