Note: 10-year 504 loan fundings occur on an every other month basis. The above rate reflects the 10-year 504 rate for the March, 2025 funding. The above rates are based on loans approved during FY 2025 ending on September 30, 2025.

🌿 A Fresh Look at SBA 504 Lending

As spring takes hold and green shoots push through the soil, it’s a good time to talk about growth—yours and your clients’. The SBA 504 loan program continues to be one of the best tools for helping small businesses invest in real estate, equipment, and their futures.

We know that the 504 loan is a great tool for small businesses looking to build equity and control long-term costs—and it’s also a smart solution for lenders who want to offer more options without increasing risk.

This month’s rates offer long-term stability and room for growth.


What Lenders Appreciate About the SBA 504 Program

✅ Reduced Risk

Lenders maintain a first lien position while SBA takes a second lien, lowering exposure on each project.

✅ Efficient Use of Capital

With only 50% of the project financed by the bank, lenders can manage portfolio risk while supporting larger or more projects.

✅ Expanded Credit Options for Borrowers

The 504 structure can make financing feasible for borrowers who may not qualify under conventional terms alone.

✅ Long-Term Relationships

The program supports business stability, helping lenders build deeper, longer-lasting relationships with commercial clients.


We’re here to help you put the 504 loan program to work for your clients and your team. If you’d like to discuss a potential project or walk through a deal structure, we’re just a call or email away.


Debby Gustafson

Sheil Nelson

Mike Kinderman

Michael Kinninger

   Questions about a potential 504 loan?

Our lending staff can be reached at their direct numbers listed below-

Debby Gustafson 651.302.7234 debby.gustafson@tcmcdc.com
Angie Way 651.302.7228 angie.way@tcmcdc.com

Sheil Nelson 651.302.7226 sheil.nelson@tcmcdc.com
Rachel Edgar 651.302.7225 rachel.edgar@tcmcdc.com

Mike Kinderman 651.302.7239 mike.kinderman@tcmcdc.com 
Samantha Horab 651.302.7232 samantha.horab@tcmcdc.com
Michael Steck 651.302.7233  michael.steck@tcmcdc.com

Michael Kinninger 651.302.7240 michael.kinninger@tcmcdc.com 
Heidi Pautsch 651.302.7227 heidi.pautsch@tcmcdc.com

To reach our main office, please call 651.481.8081 or toll-free at 1.888.481.4504.


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About Us
TCM has been a leader in SBA 504 financing since its inception in 1990. TCM provides SBA 504 lending throughout the state of Minnesota and select counties in Wisconsin including Polk, Barron, St. Croix, Dunn, Pierce, Pepin, Buffalo, Trempealeau, and LaCrosse. For more information about TCM and the SBA 504 financing tool, visit www.504lending.com.

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