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The National Association of Development Companies (NADCO) is a trade association of Certified Development Companies (CDCs) - companies that have been certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide funding for small businesses under the SBA 504 Program.

This site contains general information for small businesses who would like to learn more about the SBA 504 loan program as well as information on the 504 industry for NADCO's Certified Development Company members and our affiliate members.

Up-Coming Meetings & Events

NADCO 2008 Annual Meeting & Training - May 2008 (Hilton Head, SC)

NADCO Professional Trainining - June 22-27, 2008 (San Diego, CA)

Economic Impact Study of SBA 504 Loan Program

NADCO recently commissioned a study to determine the economic impact of the SBA 504 loan program and the results have been impressive. The study, which was conducted by Applied Development Economics, Inc. and California State University, Chico, found that the 504 Loan Program very clearly provides a cost effective means by which to generate new business activity for the national economy. In addition, the corresponding increase in tax revenues for the federal government is many times greater than the funding required to administer the program. In actual dollars invested, the financing provided to small businesses by the 504 loan program through Certified Development Companies represents a $94.00 return on each dollar loaned to small businesses.

An executive summary of the study is available here.

To view the entire study, click here.

The Local Economic Impact Model is available as an excel worksheet here
A User Manuel for the Local Economic Impact Model is available by clicking here.


On our website you will find:

  • A directory of all of our member CDCs through which a borrower may obtain an SBA 504 loan.
  • Detailed information on the SBA 504 loan program, and specific information on how a borrower may take advantage of a 504 loan to obtain low cost, long-term building and/or equipment financing.
  • A link to the Development Company Funding Corporation (DCFC) where up-to-the minute RATES on 504 loan funding and debentures are posted.
  • Information on NADCO - its officers, board members, committees, past presidents, By-Laws, and details on joining the association.
  • Information on Joining NADCO - including applications for CDCs and Affiliate membership.
  • Listing of 504 Closing Counsel who are members of NADCO.
  • Detailed information on NADCO professional training classes and instructors.
  • NADCO calendar featuring the dates and locations of up-coming meetings and professional training for everyone involved in the 504 industry.

The "Members Only" section provides members with:

  • Information on legislative and regulatory issues
  • News items of interest to the 504 industry
  • On-line discussion forum
  • Directors and Officers Liability Insurance
  • Information on NADCO Board activities
  • CDC statistics
  • On-line access to the monthly newsletter "Certified News"
  • Listing of professional employment opportunities
  • Information on products and services available to members
  • NADCO staff directory
  • Links to other sites of interest to members

Browse our site for complete information on the 504 industry and check back often for updates. Contact our offices with any questions at (703) 748-2575.


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