2019-05-24 01:55
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The SBA 504 loan is the smartest commercial real estate loan for owners of small to mid-sized businesses looking for commercial real estate financing
2019-04-30 21:11
The recent Jeopardy craze has swept the country as contestant, James Holzhauer, has racked up over $1.3M as of this writing. Ratings have spiked as people tune in to watch his aggressive pla… Read More
2019-04-25 15:05
I’m in beautiful San Diego today for the AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owner’s Association) Convention. There are close to 7,000 hotel owners meeting for several days and the entre… Read More
2019-04-23 19:37
We are eager to partner with your CDC to provide SBA 504 financing for business owner wealth creation through CRE ownership. I’ve worked with and closed 504 loans with over 130 CDC&rsq&hell…Read More
2019-04-18 23:02
Congratulations to our client and friends at Atlanta Peach Movers. They closed a refinance of approximately $3.6 million in total on this warehouse. They’ve been serving the Atlanta an… Read More
2019-04-18 22:59
Fountainhead Commercial Capital today announced that Jeffrey J. Vratanina has joined the company as senior vice president of capital markets. Fountainhead specializes in SBA 504 loans for co… Read More
2019-04-11 23:07
FitSmallBusiness.com surveyed and there are 30.2 million small businesses in the US. 57.9 million people are employed by small businesses. More than 70% of small business owners say their ha… Read More
2019-04-09 22:07
There is so much bluster in the media as the run-up to 2020 is already in full swing. It often seems disconnected from the realities of every day life and business. I know you’re worki… Read More
2019-04-04 19:54
We closed our books on 1Q19 late last week, and thanks to our clients and referral partners, it was our biggest quarter ever by loan origination volume: $47.2MM of projects financed in just… Read More
2019-04-02 22:20
Linda McMahon resigned last week as Administrator of the SBA. She brought a fresh, real-world view with her entrepreneurial experience. She knew how to effectively ignite small business grow… Read More
2019-03-28 19:51
You can bootstrap many things in a small business, but there’s one thing you cannot do without when buying one: capital. And nine out of ten times, that comes from financing. I’v… Read More
2019-03-27 21:24
Andrew Carnegie said, “Collaboration is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.” As a referral partner, you are the lifeblood of Fountainhead, and together… Read More
2019-03-21 16:08
2019 will be at the quarter mark in just 10 days. Are you on track to meet your business and personal goals set in January? Is company growth 25% of the way there? Take 15 minutes today to d… Read More
2019-03-19 20:55
Success rises and falls on the shoulders of leadership, which is why we’ve brought in the best in the business for SBA 7(a) lending. Michael Bland has joined Fountainhead and is the ne… Read More
2019-03-14 14:40
Fountainhead Small Business Finance LLC today announced that Michael Bland has joined the company as chief operating officer. The company offers U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a)… Read More
2019-03-07 13:48
We all know that small business is the backbone of our country. 2016 Census data shows that 98% of US businesses have less than 20 workers. No matter the size business, I’m a raving fa… Read More
2019-03-05 15:27
Are you the voice of reason to your clients? When they have a small “hurdle” that’s a mountain to them? I can guarantee they will appreciate a voice of reason that calmly s… Read More
2019-03-04 13:17
Media has run the full spectrum recently from high profile arrests to politics to entertainment awards… all of it very dramatic. Who of us needs more drama? That’s why we’… Read More
2019-02-25 13:42
In 2018, franchised businesses in the US accounted for 8.2M jobs and over $450B in GDP. And that’s just inside franchises. GDP because of franchises is more than double that. Whether y… Read More
2019-02-20 13:51
A recent survey of several thousand small businesses owners showed that their number one challenge was capital! I’m sure you know that to be the case with many of your clients. I want… Read More
2019-02-15 15:17
SBA recently approved acquisition of license from American Business Lending, Inc. Fountainhead Commercial Capital today announced the non-bank finance company will begin offering U.S. Small… Read More
2019-02-14 19:07
Happy Valentine’s Day. The Fountainhead family just got bigger. No weddings or surprise babies, but we have added a new lending opportunity for small businesses by now offering SBA 7(a… Read More
2019-02-13 17:26
Fountainhead is now offering SBA 7(a) loans in order to meet the needs of more owners of small to mid-sized businesses. We can now provide financing for: business acquisitions; working capit… Read More
2019-02-08 16:58
What a week. An uneventful Superbowl, the State of the Union address and almost more political craziness than we can handle. Through it all, you can count on me as an advocate for business o… Read More
2019-02-06 15:20
No matter your politics, it’s exciting to see small businesses expanding, creating jobs and energizing the economy. 304,000 jobs were created in January and annual economic growth is s… Read More
2019-02-01 18:11
As Washington races to find an agreement on border security by February 15, the SBA is wading through the 35 day backlog of loan approvals. That’s why Fountainhead will continue with o… Read More
2019-01-29 18:11
The shutdown was a 35-day roller coaster for business owners trying to buy commercial real estate. It’s likely some of your clients were caught up in that. We’ve never worked so… Read More
2019-01-24 14:49
I was honored to have business.com ask me to offer solutions regarding the shutdown and how small businesses in the middle of a real estate transaction can save their deals and continue to g… Read More
2019-01-22 21:31
We’re three weeks into 2019, and I’m sure your goal setting has resulted in some changed work habits. The shutdown has certainly changed our workflow, as we’ve ramped up to… Read More
2019-01-18 13:41
A poll last week showed that 82% of Americans feel unaffected by the government shutdown. I know that many small businesses fall in the other 18%… especially the ones trying to close… Read More
2019-01-17 17:08
Commercial real estate lender financing deals with pending SBA authorizations Fountainhead Commercial Capital today announced that it is helping small business owners with pending U.S. Small… Read More
2019-01-11 14:08
Yesterday was another standoff in Washington and the shutdown lives on. Life in the real world continues, although I know many of you have deals that have been impacted and stopped dead in t… Read More
2019-01-07 21:30
I’ve often said, “We can SAVE A DEAL.” Now is the time we’d like to prove that to you. We don’t want small business owners or your CDC to be hurt because our el… Read More
2018-12-20 15:59
I appreciate the many opportunities this year to serve business owners and our referral partners by financing their commercial real estate. Fountainhead is honored to have closed loans on pr… Read More
2018-12-18 18:50
We have put the infrastructure in place for 2019 to be a year of major growth. We might even have a SHOCKING new announcement coming very early in the New Year… Fountainhead is ready… Read More
2018-12-16 19:13
Before you disconnect for some holiday down time with family and friends, I want to challenge you on a 2019 business goal. 2019 CHALLENGE Whether you own a business or serve those who do, wh… Read More
2018-12-12 21:49
Black Friday online sales hit an all-time high of $6.2 billion – 23.4% higher than last year. 2018 looks to be a record year all around. Our gift to you for 2019 is a referral fee up t… Read More
2018-12-06 16:46
Yesterday was quite a day in our nation’s capital as we celebrated the life and leadership of George H.W. Bush, our 41st President. I was fortunate to be in Washington, D.C. earlier th… Read More
2018-12-04 20:14
I hear people already reflecting on 2018 and discussing hopes for the new year in business. Dreams are great, but I believe in positioning a business to fulfill those dreams with a strategic… Read More
2018-11-30 14:40
I’ve been fortunate to travel or do business in almost every state in our great country. I love seeing the sights, but most of all, I enjoy meeting people like you who are getting it d… Read More
2018-11-28 16:54
The NFIB (National Federation of Independent Businesses) reports its October Small Business Optimism Index continues to be at record levels with no decline in sight. NFIB CEO Juanita Duggan… Read More
2018-11-20 13:40
It’s been 397 years since that first Thanksgiving meal that started the tradition we all celebrate this Thursday. I am thankful for many things from family to freedom to the opportunit… Read More
2018-11-15 22:19
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of the California fires. The loss of life and property is staggering and gives all of us perspective on what we have to be thankful for as the… Read More
2018-11-14 21:06
Your advantage is our goal. Fountainhead’s lifeblood is our relationships with referral partners. I am committed to supporting your hard work and success. Fountainhead provides the too… Read More
2018-11-09 17:37
The political ads have finally ceased, and we can start life again. There’s been lots of talk about all the records broken in this election cycle… more money, more turnout, more… Read More
2018-11-06 18:31
Vote! Vote! Vote! No matter your political persuasion, get out there and vote. I am unashamedly pro-business. I’m excited our economy is strong and businesses are growing. Make your vo… Read More
2018-11-01 19:59
The political craziness in our country is at a frenzy. I’m amazed at the billboards and signs reminding people to vote. We shouldn’t have to be reminded to do the right thing. Fo… Read More
2018-10-25 14:33
Many people think of us as the “504 guys.” We enjoy financing business owners with that SBA product, but over half of our volume so far this year is actually our conventional loa… Read More
2018-10-12 15:12
Everybody loves a great comeback story. They permeate every part of life. Apple: bankruptcy to tech giant. Kurt Warner: welfare to Super Bowl MVP. Lego: losses to most profitable toy maker… Read More
2018-10-04 12:23
I passed a home this week that already had Christmas lights up. I love the holidays, but really? It did remind me that the clock is ticking on business to be completed this year. If you want… Read More
2018-10-04 12:13
Fountainhead Commercial Capital today announced that it recently refinanced the $13 million Candlewood Suites Vancouver-Camas hotel located at 2010 SE 192nd Ave. The 83-room extended stay ho… Read More
2018-09-28 13:07
Many large companies have help from the SBA as part of their story. Apple, Under Armour and Chipotle (to name just a few) all turned to the SBA when they needed support early on to take the… Read More
2018-09-25 13:30
Saturday was the first day of Fall even though here in Orlando, it still feels like July. Late September means that the deals you start in the next few weeks likely represent your final clos… Read More
2018-09-20 18:36
I enjoyed sharing Fountainhead’s story at a YPO Global “In the Boardroom” event last week. I highly value the transparency this group has in regard to business. That’… Read More
2018-09-13 16:21
We’re praying for our friends on the East Coast who are already under the effects of Hurricane Florence. As an SBA lender for SBA 504 loans, I’m proud of all the work the agency… Read More
2018-09-11 13:38
The morning of September 11, 2001, is so clearly etched in each of our minds that it’s hard to believe that day was 17 years ago. We were all changed that day but certainly none more t… Read More
2018-09-10 13:39
Fountainhead Commercial Capital was among the first round of 2018 “Florida Companies to Watch” finalists recently announced by GrowFL. The awards event – now in its eighth… Read More
2018-09-06 13:46
According to the SBA, there are almost 30 million small businesses in the US. They employ 47.8% of US workers and account for 63% of the net share of new jobs over the past six years. These… Read More
2018-08-30 17:05
The Hot US economy paired with record high small business optimism is creating an extremely healthy environment for entrepreneurs to grow their businesses. Growth requires access to capital… Read More
2018-08-28 14:50
Our republic is great because of our system of democracy which gives us the gift of capitalism: opportunity for all. Today is Primary Day in my state of Florida and two others. If you live i… Read More
2018-08-23 14:06
I was excited when Medium.com offered me the opportunity to write about my Loyola Ramblers who had an incredible underdog run on the way to the Final Four back in March. I’ve always be… Read More
2018-08-16 12:52
As of last Friday, Fountainhead has closed just over one-quarter of a billion dollars ($252,904,204.) in commercial loans since May of 2015, just 39 months ago. This is nearly twice the pace… Read More
2018-08-10 12:39
The end of summer means the beginning of a new school year. For students (and parents) that means new routines, new schedules, new friends and new challenges. I’ve always loved the fre… Read More
2018-08-09 13:50
Orlando, FL, August 07, 2018 — Fountainhead Commercial Capital’s CEO and founder Chris Hurn was recently named by American City Business Journals as one of the nation’s mos… Read More
2018-08-02 14:14
Jim Thome played major league baseball for 22 years for six teams. He hit 612 home runs during his professional career and was inducted into the Hall of Fame this past Sunday. More important… Read More
2018-07-31 14:42
Core values are the foundation upon which we all work and live. At Fountainhead, we have a number of these: excellence, efficiency, speed, execution, service. We also recognize that it REALL… Read More
2018-07-27 19:34
Small business owners consistently face challenges: lack of funds, lack of time and lack of good employees to name a few. I’ve experienced these things myself as an entrepreneur. The d… Read More
2018-07-19 15:28
Alas, the World Cup is finally over, and we can all get a little more sleep in this “between time” for major sports. Entrepreneurs are always sleep deprived, so it was likely no… Read More
2018-07-12 20:56
We are constantly positioning Fountainhead to best serve your commercial real estate financing needs. Our AI software Pronto does that with two hour loan approvals. Yes, you read that correc… Read More
2018-07-06 13:05
Orlando, FL, July 05, 2018– Fountainhead Commercial Capital, a nationwide lender focused on financing owner-occupied commercial real estate with low loan-to-value loans and the SBA 504… Read More
2018-07-03 18:04
The Fountainhead team wishes you a great Independence Day holiday as we celebrate yet another year of freedom for the United States of America. While we probably all wish we were a little mo… Read More
2018-06-28 12:58
TED speaker and NYT bestselling author Dan Pink recently released a book titled When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing. Ask any war historian, and they’ll tell you that great v… Read More
2018-06-22 12:55
I’m the typical entrepreneur and small business owner who usually fills every moment of every day. Rarely can I just stare out the window and/or be bored. The daily stream of issues to… Read More
2018-06-08 15:12
Few industries are immune to the summer slump that most sectors of business have come to expect. Beat the odds, close deals and prep for future business with a few strategic moves. Use the t… Read More
2018-06-01 12:40
“Playing it safe with no risks never got any small business owner very far.” Mark Twain “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t… Read More
2017-11-21 20:06
Why Being In The Same Room Can’t Be Duplicated I’ve read the headlines for years about the coming age of the remote workplace. It keeps cars off of congested roads, gives o… Read More
2017-10-26 00:15
I’ve been part of an organization call young presidents organization for some time for over 9 years now YPO, and we get regular email communications on a daily basis various deals and… Read More
2017-10-26 00:11
So about a year ago we launched what we call a fast track 504 which is a wholesale program a secondary market program meant for banks credit unions non-banks commercial mortgage brokers all… Read More
2017-10-26 00:09
I got a phone call the other day actually I sent an email to this business owner who I had met probably 3 or 4 years ago, we were talking a year ago about how he had stated his company and h… Read More
2017-10-26 00:06
Well I get asked that question a lot why do I do what I do how does it make me feel, I know that the financing that we provide, I’ve often called it smarter financing, is very impactfu… Read More
2017-10-26 00:04
Most commercial real estate contracts when you want to go and buy a commercial property are made for 60 or 90 days to close often often times with a 30 day financing contingency our average… Read More
2017-10-26 00:02
Top 3 reasons why somebody chooses an SBA 504 loan number one the down payment, it’s often times half to a third the down payment of an ordinary conventional bank loan. Number 2 the am… Read More
2017-10-25 23:58
Commercial mortgage brokers love to work with us for a couple reasons we are fast I think we are the fastest in the industry, in an era where banks and credit unions take weeks to make decis… Read More
2017-10-25 23:56
I’ve said for many many years the best kept secret of commercial real estate financing is the SBA 504 loan and the reason for that is the third reason why people would use an SBA 504 l… Read More
2017-10-25 23:53
The people that benefit the most from SBA 504 loan, our specialty, of small business all the way up to mid sized companies we’ve recently closed a loan for a 100 million dollar general… Read More
2017-10-25 23:50
So I’ll often get asked by commercial mortgage brokers commercial real estate brokers banks credit unions business owners directly you know what sizes of projects do we finance and my… Read More
2017-10-19 18:08
Click HERE to view Chris Hurn’s Keynote on Fanatical Customer Service for Financial Industry Pros.
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2017-10-17 19:58
So why don’t more business owners buy their own buildings, I think a lot of it comes down to fear, fear of the unknown they don’t know the process they don’t know how easy… Read More
2017-10-17 19:51
One of the biggest things I see business owners do when they know they should buy commercial real estate they understand how this is such an impactful wealth creation strategy but they hesit… Read More
2017-10-17 18:24
So the number one mistake I hear quite regularly when people are convinced they want to own commercial real estate for their business is they immediately rush out well frankly they go online… Read More
2017-10-17 18:20
So some of the primary qualifications for an SBA 504 loan is number one is the square footage of the commercial real estate you’re going to go into are you gonna occupy at least 51% a… Read More
2017-10-17 18:15
The top three reasons why people pick an SBA 504 loan from Fountainhead versus an ordinary conventional bank loan is number one, the down payment. We’re typically half to one third the… Read More
2017-10-17 03:31
So, I get this question a lot: Should I buy or lease? I have often told people when they’re starting out, it’s kinda funny. Someone will hear me speak somewhere or they’ll… Read More
2017-10-17 03:24
So what is an SBA 504 loan? I get this question a lot, as you can well imagine. It is a commercial loan product that is typically 90% loan-to-cost financing. OK, what I mean by 90% loan-to-c… Read More
2017-10-17 03:17
We’ve financed a lot of different businesses with the SBA 504 loan. We have financed a lot of multipurpose properties, things like free-standing office buildings, industrial warehouses… Read More
2017-10-17 03:09
The best candidate for the SBA 504 loan is a for-profit, privately held business. It’s really a product meant for business owners to create wealth for themselves through the ownership… Read More
2017-10-10 22:12
Congratulations to our CEO and Founder, Chris Hurn, on being named one of Coleman Report’s 2017 SBA 504 Lenders of the Year! He is one of five recipients to receive the honor. Chris an… Read More
2017-09-28 19:44
One of my first jobs growing up was at McDonald’s. I worked behind the counter, the drive-thru, even the grill, and had a chance to learn so much about how to run a business, what goes… Read More
2017-07-28 13:59
Originally posted in the Orlando Business Journal Jul 27, 2017, 2:08pm EDT Speedy service and unique offerings are critical for small businesses that want to compete with an e-commerce giant… Read More
2017-06-02 14:13
For many small business owners, the words “real estate” can elicit everything from anxiety to utter dread. Like a bitter pill, some entrepreneurs tend to squirm at the thought of… Read More
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