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

September 2009 Headlines

September's 20-year fixed interest rate is 5.1 percent.
 
The Goddard School opened its newest St. Louis area location with a loan from the Business Finance Corporation. 
 
Time is running out on an opportunity to access fee-free business loans that are guaranteed up to 90 percent. Read more of this Wall Street Journal Small Business report.  

 
You could win attractive gift cards for area stores, restaurants and even hotels. Learn how you could be next month's big winner.
 

MonthlyRate Monthly Rate and Benefits

SBA sign&dateSeptember's SBA 504 rate is 5.1 percent for a 20-year fixed term and 4.2 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 The Goddard School 
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Total project amount: $2,244,600
 
504 debenture amount: $711,000
 
Participating bank: Pulaski Bank

Bank contact: Mark Greenley
 
 
In February 2009, the Goddard School received SBA approval for a construction loan to build a new school in Wentzville, MO. The school, which opened July 20, 2009, has a current enrollment of 60 children. 
 
The Goddard School is a fully licensed childcare facility for children ages six weeks to six years. It administers planned educational programs that meet the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of each child. Entrepreneur magazine recognized the Goddard School as the number one childcare franchise in the United States for the seventh consecutive year. Click here to learn more about this project.
 
 
incentives2009 Incentive Program 
 
Submit an SBA 504 referral to St. Louis County Economic Council to 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
St. Louis County Economic Council's Business Finance Division is seeking a qualified candidate to fill its loan packager position.
 
Duties include packaging and structuring SBA deals and assisting with the approval process. 
Candidates must have a finance degree or industry-related experience with SBA 504 experience preferred.
 
Please send your resume and cover letter to finance@slcec.com for consideration. 
 
For more information on the position, please visit our Web site at www.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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