Our Background Certified Development Company (CDC) For over 30 years, IBFS has helped small businesses secure financing through commercial lending throughout Illinois to purchase real estate, buildings, and capital equipment. We help entrepreneurs develop business dreams into realities, helping small businesses grow while also creating jobs and opportunities. We are dedicated to helping you by providing the resources your small business needs to grow. We work with the Small Business Administration (SBA) and third party lenders to provide small businesses with financial solutions tailored to their specific needs. Our services include financing of the SBA 504 and assisting with guaranteed loans such as the 7(a) and Express Programs. We help companies secure equipment and real estate funding throughout Illinois. Each program is designed to help small businesses in different stages of development. IBFS is happy to help you determine which option is right for you and your business.