Previously, 504 debt refinance was only available for complete refinancing of buildings and equipment, or could be used on a limited basis as part of an expansion project. The amount of refinancing that can now be included with an expansion project has doubled. The new rules also allow for refinancing federally guaranteed loans that were used for an eligible project.
For example, businesses that used an SBA 7(a) loan to purchase equipment or real estate can now refinance that debt using the 504 program to enjoy a lower, fixed interest rate.