SBA 504 Loan & Rates Monitor – March 2021

Originations of SBA 504 loans continue to chug along in FY2021, as loan activity accelerated once again in February. Through March 5, 2021, SBA 504 loan originations are up 16.8% compared to the prior year, reaching $3.07 billion year-to-date in FY2021 versus $2.63...

SBA 504 Loan & Rates Monitor – January 2021

Building on the momentum shown in late 2020, loan activity accelerated again in December and early January 2021. Originations are now further ahead of where they were at the same point in fiscal year 2020. Through January 8, 2021, SBA 504 loan originations are up 6.8%...

SBA 504 Loan & Rates Monitor – December 2020

Loan activity picked up considerably in November compared to October, and originations now surpass where they were at the same point in fiscal year 2020. Through December 4, 2020, SBA 504 loan originations are up 2.6% compared to the prior year, reaching $1.20 billion...

SBA 504 Loan & Rates Monitor – November 2020

With just one month of fiscal year 2021 under our belt, SBA 504 loan activity has slowed compared to last year. Through October 30, 2020, SBA 504 loan originations were down 18.2% compared to the prior year, reaching $497.2 million year-to-date in FY2021 versus $607.9...

SBA 504 Loan & Rates Monitor – September 2020

Despite the sharp reduction in economic activity caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the distractions caused by the PPP and EIDL programs, SBA 504 loan activity has remained strong. Through August 28, 2020, SBA 504 loan originations were up 14.7% compared to the prior...

SBA 504 Loan & Rates Monitor – August 2020

SBA 504 loan origination growth seems to have stabilized after slowdowns due partly to reduced economic activity and partly to the significant efforts expended for the PPP and EIDL programs. Through July 31, 2020, SBA 504 loan originations were up 15.0% compared to...

SBA 504 Loan & Rates Monitor – July 2020

We’re still awaiting updates to SBA Loan Program Outstandings through March. SBA 504 loan origination growth continued to slow, due partly to reduced economic activity and partly to the significant efforts expended for the PPP and EIDL programs. Through July 3, 2020,...

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