HUD Special Purpose Loan Program

To assist with the expansion of existing small businesses and encourage the formation of new small business enterprises located within Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Montgomery Street corridors.

ELIGIBLE USES

  • Land and building acquisition
  • Construction and/or renovation of facilities (facilities must be utilized by the business applying for the loan)
  • Acquisition of machinery and equipment
  • Purchase of inventory
  • Working capital
  • Leasehold Improvements
  • Business Purchase

GENERAL FINANCING PROVISIONS

  1. Loan Amounts (subject to availability)
    • Minimum Amount: none
    • Maximum Amount: $150,000
  2. Collateral Requirements
    • Pledge of available personal and/or business assets
    • Personal guaranty
    • Security interest on business assets
  3. Term (fully amortized)
    • Up to three (3) years for working capital and inventory
    • Up to seven (7) years for fixed asset purchases
    • Up to ten (10) years for real estate acquisition or facilities improvement
  4. Interest Rates
    • The interest rate is set at Prime rate, as stated in the Wall Street Journal, minus four (4%) percent. The interest rate will be no lower than four percent (4%) and no more than 12%.
  5. Fees to Borrower
    • The borrower is responsible for all closing cost associated with the loan

ELIGIBLE BUSINESSES

  • Small business as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration
  • For-Profit businesses
  • Independently owned and operated businesses
  • For every $35,000 of loan proceeds, a job must be created or retained for a low to moderate income individual (based on household income); and
  • Provide substantial public or area benefits
  • Businesses located only on Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Montgomery Street corridors.

INELIGIBLE USES

  • Speculative real estate investment – this includes apartments and/or residential housing of any type
  • Non-Profit organizations

HOW TO APPLY

Obtain a loan application:

  1. Apply Online
  2. Download the Application (PDF format) and return completed form by fax to (912) 232-0385
  3. Contact the SBAC by Phone at (912) 232-4700
  4. Visit the SBAC Office: 111 E. Liberty Street, Suite 100 – Savannah, GA 31401