SMALL BIZ LOANS

SBA loans used to be a last resort for construction, but their volume has picked up recently. (Of course, in a recession, anyone lending is popular—the Chamber of Commerce is partnering with parents who give an allowance.) SIOR welcomed three SBA experts: Lake County Partners' Frank Bisbois, Highland Bank & Trust's Bill Finn, and Small Business Growth Corp.'s Joel Herscher. The panel noted many benefits of SBA 504 loans, including 10% down payment at fixed 5.33% interest for 20 years. (It's for business owners with at least 2 years in the business, buying new owner occupied buildings.

Newmark Knight Frank's Joel Friedland recently inked a deal in Melrose Park for just $2.50 gross PSF per year. B&G  bought the 230k-SF property from Handy Kenlin for $3.35 million. It plans to do $1.5 million in renovations and move in by January 1. John Girsch & Co.'s John Girsch is hoping to sign a new deal on Friday, and CBK's Ron Behm is waiting for next year.

Continue reading this story with a free account

Log in or register
Sign up for more articles like this
Subscribe to Bisnow's Chicago Newsletters
Related Stories

Google Delays Thompson Center Opening To 2028, Releases New Renderings

California Investor Scoops Up Amazon Warehouse: The Chicago Deal Sheet

How Crystal Lake 'Connects The Dots' To Building Complete Community

Downtown Atlanta Improvement Group Picks Food Bank Chief As Next Leader

Trump's DEI Crackdown Is Creating New Risks For Landlords That Lease To The Government

Brandon Johnson Seeks Second Term Amid Strained CRE Relationship

Prologis Acquires 69 Acres For 1M SF Chicago-Area Industrial Development

Former CBRE Exec Suing Brokerage Giant Over Age Discrimination, Whistleblower Complaint

D.C. Investor Behind The Stacks Swaps CEO For First Time In 25 Years

First LaSalle Street Reimagined Conversion Opens In Chicago's Loop

CBRE IM Buys Net Lease REIT For $1.6B, Plans More Investment

The Difference Between Service And Hospitality That Makes A Flexible Workspace A Success