Economic Development Course December 6, 2016 Financing Economic Development Federal Program

Gary W. Smith President and CEO Chester County Economic Development Council

Private Activity Bonds Industrial Revenue Bonds IDA Tax Exempt Program Private Activity Bonds Industrial Revenue Bonds

Eligible Applicants Manufacturing Enterprises Defined as companies where “tangible” products are made as well as intangible property New Farmers (Next Generation Farmer Loan Program) Defined as farmers who do not own more than 30% median size farm in county Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Does not require volume cap Exempt facilities (sewer, water)

Eligible Uses Fixed Asset Expansion Acquisition of Land and Buildings Acquisition of New Equipment Leasehold Improvements

Additional Requirements Project must create or retain jobs in Pennsylvania Job Creation of 1 New Job for Every $50,000 Borrowed Not applicable for New Farmer Loans 501(c)(3) projects (no job requirements) Exempt facilities (no job requirements)

Loan Parameters Loan Amounts Loan to Value Amortization Up to $10,000,000 For New Farmers – maximum of $517,000 Loan to Value Determined by lender; can legally finance up to 100% of eligible costs Amortization Determined by lender; amortization set by the lender cannot exceed 110% of the useful life of the assets being financed

Loan Parameters Rate and Term Negotiated between borrower and lender Usually 75 - 80% of Prime Often variable rate Fixed rates with balloons are the norm with banks and purchase money mortgages Proceeds must be spent over three years

Bank Structure Borrower Identifies financing needs Provides information to other parties for structuring Issuer (Local Industrial Development Authority) Provides access to tax-exempt markets Helps to identify the financing team Advises borrowers on structure, timing and marketing Lender Performs due diligence and negotiates the financing structure, security and financial covenants with the company Issues letter of credit which provides security for bondholders Issues commitment to finance

Example of Manufacturer Using Tax Exempt Financing Acquisition of new equipment Construction of new addition and/or renovations Portion of costs of issuance of Authority Note Project Cost - $4,500,000 Amount of Tax Exempt Financing - $4,500,000

Example of 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt Financing Private School building a new Fine Arts Center with renovations to Health/Gym Project Cost - $10,000,000 Amount of Tax Exempt Financing - $7,500,000

PA Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) Success Story Son to build duck house on family farm in Berks County to raise Pekin Ducks for Berks County poultry farmer 156 acre family crop farm in Chester County $995,000 total project $200,000 SBFF loan $250,000 Next Generation loan $485,000 bank loan Borrower benefits from low interest rate

SBA Loan Program Basics For-profit businesses Personal guaranty Owner-occupied properties Purchase, construct, renovation or improve Existing structure - 51% or greater of under-roof usable square footage; 60 to 80% required for new construction Machinery and Equipment Useful life >= 10 years Other eligible uses of SBA financing include Working Capital, Inventory, refinance, change of ownership

SBA 504 Highlights Up to 90% Financing of Fixed Asset Purchases 50%Bank 40% SBA 10% equity Up to $12.5 million total project with up to $5 million SBA 504 portion Real Estate purchase 20 year fixed rate Machinery an equipment 10 year fixed rate

PIDA/SBA 504 Success Story Manufacturing facility $2.7 MM building expansion 50/40/10 Financing Structure $1.350MM PIDA $1.092MM SBA $270M equity Benefits to borrower: Long term low interest rates Low equity contribution 32 Jobs Created

SBA 7a Loan Specifics Project Bank Requirements Loan Specifics Deficiency guaranty program (75 to 85%) Collateral requirements (business/personal) Project Maximum loan size of $5 million Up to 90% financing Longer term financing 7-10 years: working capital 10-15 years (useful life): machinery & equipment 20-25 years: real estate Bank Requirements Lend in accordance with conventional/ small business policies Interest in projects varies bank by bank

SBA 7a Use of Proceeds Purchase, construct, renovate or improve owner-occupied building(s) Leasehold improvements Machinery and equipment Business acquisition or expansion, including franchises Working capital Inventory and supplies Energy Conservation loans Debt refinance/restructure

SBA 7a Project Examples Challenging industry request Leasehold improvements with working capital Change of ownership – fixed and intangible asset purchase Business expansion (projection based) Refinance/restructure with extended terms

SBA 7a Success Story Veterinary Radiation Treatment Center $1.5 million request to fund leasehold improvements, equipment and working capital 80% financing/20% borrower equity Start-up business with multiple established business and referral relationships

PSBCI Program Highlights Federally sourced mezzanine loan program Managed by Independent Pennsylvania area loan organizations through PAEDC Can be used for any eligible business expense except passive real estate investment Requires matching private funds Rate and term set by lender and Seedcopa Risk-based pricing

SBA 504/PSBCI Success Story Manufacturing facility located in Coatesville $1.6MM building purchase using the SBA 504 50/40/10 financing structure Complimentary financing of $600,000 in Improvements and Machinery & Equipment $300,000 direct bank loan $300,000 subordinate PSBCI loan

USDA Business and Industry Loan (USDA B&I) Deficiency guaranty program similar to the SBA 7a Must be located in a designated rural development area Balance Sheet tangible equity position – 10% or 20% Purchase property, M&E, supplies, inventory, leaseholds; conversion/modernization; business acquisition (economic benefit) Up to 30 years on commercial RE Can finance non-owner occupied property, however the project is reviewed competitively with other projects and must display significant economic benefit

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Thank you for your time and attention! Gary W. Smith President and CEO Chester County Economic Development Council 737 Constitution Drive Exton, PA 19341 610-321-8218 www.ccedcpa.com