SBA Loans

If you’re planning to start a business or expand an existing business, you might need financing help. SBA participates in a number of loan programs designed for business owners who may have trouble qualifying for a traditional bank loan.

To start the process, you should visit a local bank or lending institution that participates in SBA programs. SBA loan applications are structured to meet SBA requirements, so that the loan is eligible for an SBA guarantee. This guarantee represents the portion of the loan that SBA will repay to the lender if you default on your loan payments.

The SBA Loan Application Checklist provides a listing of forms and documents you and your lender will need to create a loan package to submit to SBA.

The following are direct links to information about commonly requested SBA programs:

Starting and Expanding Businesses

• Basic 7(a) Loan Program

  Gives 7(a) loans to eligible borrowers for starting, acquiring and expanding a small business. This type of loan is the most basic and the most used within SBA’s business loan programs. Borrowers must apply through a participating lender institution.

• Certified Development Company (CDC) 504 Loan Program

  Provides growing businesses with long-term, fixed-rate financing for major fixed assets, such as land and buildings.

• See more at www.SBA.gov