• The business and its affiliates must be operated for-profit and fall within the size standards set by the SBA. Under the 504 Program, the business qualifies as small if it does not have a tangible net worth in excess of $8.5 million and does not have an average net income in excess of $3.0 million after taxes for the preceding two years.
• Must be a legal entity such as a partnership, a corporation, LLC, sole proprietor, etc.
• Business owner must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien with a green card. At least 51% of the total ownership of operating companies and holding companies must comprise U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
• The financing must be for a project located in the U.S.
• Borrowers must occupy at least a simple majority (or no less than 51%) of an existing property within the next year to qualify. For new construction, 60% owner occupancy is required.