June 2009
your monthly 504 news source
provided by
St. Louis County Economic Council, Business Finance Division 

June 2009 Headlines

June's 20-year fixed interest rate is 5.9 percent.
 
International Mulch Company has utilized the SBA to help finance another building within the St. Louis region.
 
Win Big...Just Like Mark Benten
Mark Benten of Cass Commercial Bank received a gift card for referring a loan to St. Louis County Economic Council. You, too, could win big!
 
Did You Know...
You can schedule a complimentary, informative presentation on the benefits and requirements of SBA 504 financing.
 
 
MonthlyRate Monthly Rate and Benefits

SBA sign&dateJune's SBA 504 rate is 5.9 percent for a 20-year fixed term and 4.5 percent for a 10-year fixed term. Both are "all-in rates" and include fees.

In addition to competitive rates, the SBA 504 offers many benefits:

  • Low fixed interest rates
  • Long-term financing (10 or 20 years)
  • Low down payment (10 to 20 percent)
  • Ability to finance soft costs/contingencies
  • Mitigation of credit risk
Contact Derek Dickrader for more information. 

IMCSBA 504: A Resource for International Mulch CompanyIMC building
 
In 2000, Cindy and Mike Miller founded International Mulch Company (IMC), the market leader in recycled rubber products for residential, commercial and municipal landscaping. The company gives tires a second life as a wood mulch substitute, which is sold at Ace Hardware, True Value, Lowe's, Costco, and Home Depot.
 
IMC first utilized the SBA 504 loan to purchase its Bridgeton, MO location. The company recently was approved for its second SBA 504 loan with SLCEC. The total project cost is $4 million with an SBA 504 loan of $1.6 million.
 
 
incentives2009 Incentive Program 
 
Mark Benten of Cass Commercial Bank received a $75 gift card to Best Buy for referring Schoellhorn-Albrecht Machine Co., Inc. to St. Louis County Economic Council. The debenture amount is $771,000. You, too, could qualify for the following 504 Incentive Program: 
 
1st referral - Receive a $50 Macaroni Grill gift card after the application is approved. Immediately after funding receive a $75 Best Buy gift card. 
  
2nd referral - Receive a $50 Macaroni Grill gift card after the application is approved. Immediately after funding receive a $100 gift card to Citizen Kane or Sam's Steakhouse. 
  
3rd referral - Receive a $50 Macaroni Grill gift card after the application is approved. Immediately after funding enjoy a night at the Chase Park Plaza Hotel including dinner at the hotel's premier restaurant.
Contact Derek Dickrader at 314.615.7681 to submit a referral.
didyouknowDid You Know...Dereks headshot
Did you know that Derek Dickrader, business development officer for St. Louis County Economic Council, makes frequent presentations to lenders, city councils, accounting firms, and various other businesses about the benefits and requirements of the SBA 504 loan program? 
 
Call today to set up a time to learn more about the SBA and to gain insight into some of the program's recent changes. You will leave with a broader understanding of this intricate financing tool as well as materials for future reference. 
 
To reserve a time for Derek to present to your business, contact him at 314.615.7681 or e-mail him at ddickrader@slcec.com.  
St. Louis County Economic Council 
Derek Dickrader, business development officer 
314.615.7681 - www.slcec.com
121 S. Meramec Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri 63105
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