Small Business Administration loan
SBA 7(a) Loan Program
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Most flexible Small Business Administration loan. Up to $5M for working capital, equipment, real estate.
Stages
Revenue-stageLifestyle / bootstrapped
Geographies
us-only
Industries
local-businessservice-businessagencyecommercesector-agnostic
Business models
servicesmbecommercelifestyleproduct
Check size
$25,000 to $5,000,000
Founder segments
first-time-foundernon-technical-founderveteran-founderminority-founderwomen-founder
How to reach them
Apply through an SBA-approved lender. Plan for 60-90 days end-to-end.
Known weaknesses
- Personal guarantee usually required
- Document-heavy process
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Lender preparation checklist
# Lender preparation checklist Bring everything below to your first lender meeting. - [ ] Two years of business tax returns (Form 1120 / 1065). - [ ] Two years of personal tax returns for any 20%+ owner. - [ ] Year-to-date profit and loss statement. - [ ] Year-to-date balance sheet. - [ ] Last three months of business bank statements. - [ ] Business debt schedule (loans + lines of credit + leases). - [ ] Articles of incorporation + EIN letter. - [ ] Business license + any required permits. - [ ] Lease or property deed. - [ ] Three years of projected financials with assumptions. - [ ] Detailed use of funds (line-itemed). - [ ] Personal financial statement for each guarantor. - [ ] Resumes of the leadership team.
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