| Use of Funds |
Eligible assets: commercial real estate, equipment, leasehold improvements; limited intangibles & working capital |
Broader use; lender policy decides (may include acquisitions, refinance, larger projects) |
Day-to-day working capital: inventory, payroll, supplier payments; revolving access |
| Maximum Amount |
Up to $1,000,000 (within $1.15M program total); up to $500k for equipment/leaseholds; up to $150k combined for intangibles + working capital |
Case-by-case (often driven by cash flow, collateral, and leverage limits) |
Typically based on AR/inventory/cash-flow — CSBFP LOCs capped at $150,000 |
| Pricing (Caps / Typical) |
Max Prime + 3% (variable) or posted residential mortgage + 3% (fixed); 2% registration fee (can be financed) |
Market-priced; may be lower/higher than CSBFP depending on risk and collateral |
Interest on amounts drawn; CSBFP LOC max Prime + 5%; annual/renewal fees may apply |
| Term & Amortization |
Up to 10 yrs (equipment/leaseholds); up to 15 yrs (real property) |
Negotiated; can match asset life or shorter, often 2–10+ yrs |
Revolving; interest-only on draws; reviewed/renewed periodically (e.g., annually or at 5-yr marks) |
| Security & Guarantee |
Security on financed assets; lender may take an unsecured personal guarantee; federal guarantee covers a portion of lender loss (not borrower) |
Security and personal guarantees common; no government loss-share |
General security agreement and/or specific collateral; personal guarantees common |
| Upfront Costs |
2% program registration fee; standard legal/appraisal/filing costs |
Bank fees, legal, appraisals as applicable |
Setup/annual fees; interest only when drawn |
| Approval Focus |
Eligibility rules, asset quotes/appraisals, cash-flow coverage, security; lender underwriting + program compliance |
Debt-service capacity, collateral coverage, borrower profile, track record |
Liquidity, seasonality, AR/inventory quality, covenant history |
| Best For |
Asset purchases/improvements where program rules fit; startups and growing SMEs needing structured terms |
Established firms with strong financials seeking flexibility outside program caps |
Ongoing working-capital swings, timing gaps, quick opportunities |