Business Development Corporation Lands Top SBA Awards for South Carolina

Lending Team accepting awards (left to right): Rob Evans, Senior Lender; Julie Mele, Closing Manager; and Peter Shand, President & CEO.
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Awards for Dollar Volume and Number of Loans Approved for the SBA 504 Loan Program

Business Development Corporation (BDC) has been recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration as the leading provider of SBA 504 loans in South Carolina.

The Columbia-based non-bank lender’s associate company, Certified Development Corporation of South Carolina (CDC), received two awards for 2023 for both dollar volume and number of loans approved in the Palmetto State through the SBA 504 program, which provides long-term, fixed-rate financing for small businesses in need of expansion and/or fixed asset purchases.

BDC/CDC worked with partner financial institutions to make loans to a wide range of businesses, including manufacturers, retailers, service providers, and other enterprises.

“Receiving this recognition is an honor and something we strive for every year,” stated Peter G. Shand, BDC President and CEO. “Our collaboration with SBA has been rewarding, and this achievement underscores the remarkable outcomes possible when our team and partner banks unite their efforts.”

BDC is a non-bank commercial lending company that specializes in U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan programs and the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Loan Participation Program. The company is headquartered in Columbia, SC, and primarily serves the state of South Carolina.