{"id":20605,"date":"2023-04-25T08:35:36","date_gmt":"2023-04-25T08:35:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/?post_type=sba-loans&#038;p=20605"},"modified":"2024-08-14T10:48:07","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14T10:48:07","slug":"sba-patriot-express-loans","status":"publish","type":"sba-loans","link":"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/sba-loans\/sba-patriot-express-loans\/","title":{"rendered":"SBA Patriot Express loans"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"20605\" class=\"elementor elementor-20605\" data-elementor-post-type=\"sba-loans\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc7f7c1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dc7f7c1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" id=\"hero-title\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b2d127a e-con-full e-flex e-con 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Though the pilot loan program ended in 2013, there are plenty of financing alternatives available for veteran and military business owners today.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep reading to find out how the SBA Patriot Express loan worked, what your options are now and which veteran-focused SBA resources you should take advantage of.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-feff95f elementor-widget elementor-widget-ucaddon_last_updated\" data-id=\"feff95f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ucaddon_last_updated.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n<div id=\"last-updated-container\" class=\"\">\n\n <script id=\"last-updated-schema\" type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n        {\n          \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n          \"@type\": \"Article\",\n          \"headline\": \"SBA Patriot Express loans\",\n          \n          \"datePublished\": \"2023-04-25T08:35:36+00:00\",\n          \"dateModified\": \"2024-08-14T10:48:07+00:00\",\n          \"author\": [{\n              \"@type\": \"Person\",\n              \"name\": \"Paige Smith\",\n              \"url\": \"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/author\/paige-smith\/\"\n            }]\n        }\n    <\/script>\n \n <div class=\"last-updated view-user\" style=\"justify-content: left;\">\n \n <div class=\"info-left\">\n <a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/author\/paige-smith\/\" aria-label=\"Paige Smith\">\n <picture loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\">\n <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/03\/paige-smith.jpg\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/03\/paige-smith.jpg?is-pending-load=1\" alt=\"Paige Smith\" class=\"jetpack-lazy-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"92\" height=\"92\">\n <\/picture>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"info-right\">\n <p>Page written by <a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/author\/paige-smith\/\">Paige Smith<\/a>. <span>Last reviewed on August 14, 2024<\/span>. <span>Next review due October 1, 2027.\n <\/span>\n <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"externalTooltipContent\" style=\"display: none;\">\n <div class=\"top-info\">\n <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/03\/paige-smith.jpg\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/03\/paige-smith.jpg?is-pending-load=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"jetpack-lazy-image\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"92\" height=\"92\">\n <div class=\"text\">\n <div class=\"name-author\">Paige Smith<\/div>\n <div class=\"role-user\">Expert financial copywriter<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"description\">Paige Smith is a content marketing writer specializing in the intersection of business, finance, and tech. 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Qualified businesses could receive up to $500,000 to use for a variety of business-related purposes. To be eligible for the loan, businesses had to meet the SBA\u2019s typical 7(a) eligibility criteria, which includes falling within <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/federal-contracting\/contracting-guide\/size-standards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SBA small business size guidelines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, being a for-profit operation and doing business in the US.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, business owners also had to be members of one of the following groups to be eligible for the Patriot Express: veterans, service-disabled veterans, active-duty members of the military in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/vets\/programs\/tap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transition Assistance Program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (TAP), National Guard members or reservists. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78d503c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"78d503c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66d193d elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"66d193d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/us.swoopfunding.ca\/stage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Get a quote<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-675e56df elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"675e56df\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-115ab3c2\" data-id=\"115ab3c2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98f7344 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"98f7344\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b43c507 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b43c507\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What were the benefits of the Patriot Express?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a27f0f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8a27f0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Patriot Express loan was an appealing option for veteran-owned businesses and other military members for three key reasons:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Low interest rates and fees: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The interest rates ranged from 2.25% to 4.75% above the prime rate, depending on the amount of money a borrower received and the length of the repayment term. For comparison, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/sba-loans\/sba-loan-rates\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">interest rates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for fixed-rate 7(a) loans over $250,000 start at 5% above the prime rate. The guaranty fee was also low: it started at 3% for loans between $150,001 and $350,000, then eventually got lowered to 0%.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Versatile use of funds: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Borrowers could use Patriot Express funds for startup expenses, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/working-capital-loans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">working capital<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, equipment and inventory purchases, real estate purchases and expansion initiatives.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Faster time to funding: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The SBA promised to turn around applications within 36 hours, so business owners could get capital quickly.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1b99437b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1b99437b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3044ba4e\" data-id=\"3044ba4e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-6cede212 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6cede212\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-63452251\" data-id=\"63452251\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3545ae73 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3545ae73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Is the Patriot Express still available?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4de7206 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4de7206\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, the Patriot Express program ended in 2013. However, in the first four years the program ran, it <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/article\/2016\/oct\/03\/sba-patriot-express-loans-top-633-million\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">funded over $663 million in SBA-guaranteed loans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to 7,650 veterans.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-168d3394 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"168d3394\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/us.swoopfunding.ca\/stage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Apply for alternatives<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9101f0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a9101f0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6c4213 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c6c4213\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why did the Patriot Express program end?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fcc2033 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fcc2033\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to a report from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gao.gov\/assets\/gao-13-727.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">US Government Accountability Office<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the default rate on Patriot Express loans was higher than other SBA loans. One in five business owners who borrowed less than $25,000 from Patriot Express couldn\u2019t repay their loans. When the program\u2019s losses began exceeding its income, the SBA discontinued the program.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d2e9ab e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4d2e9ab\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80ebd48 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"80ebd48\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Financing options for veteran-owned businesses<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3d4c25 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e3d4c25\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, there are plenty of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/sba-loans\/sba-loans-for-veterans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">financing solutions for veteran-owned businesses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or military entrepreneurs looking for capital. Here are some options to consider:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>SBA Express program<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The SBA Express loan is part of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/sba-loans\/sba-7a-loans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7(a) program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but it stands out for its speed. Instead of waiting weeks or months for a response from your application, you\u2019ll hear back from the SBA within 36 hours. If you qualify, you can get up to $500,000 to use for a term loan or business line of credit. You can put the funds toward a variety of areas, including business expansion, equipment and real estate purchases, working capital and debt refinancing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interest rates for Express loans are 4.5-6.5% above the current prime rate, depending on the amount of money you receive. Repayment terms for lines of credit are up to seven years, and between 10 and 25 years for term loans. For qualified veterans or spouses of veterans, the guaranty fee on Express loans is 0%.<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (MREIDL)<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/funding-programs\/disaster-assistance\/military-reservist-loan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (MREIDL) is designed to support small businesses whose essential military reservist employees are called to active duty. MREIDL gives loans of up to $2 million to businesses that have suffered economic losses in the wake of a military reservist employee leaving for active duty.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The SBA determines your exact funding amount according to your business\u2019s losses, your business interruption insurance and how much funding you have to maintain operations. If you have enough capital to continue operations on your own, you won\u2019t qualify for the MREIDL loan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your business can use the funds for working capital only\u2014not to cover lost income, expand your business or refinance debt.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the terms:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The filing period begins on the date your essential employee receives a notice of expected call-up and ends one year after the essential employee is discharged or released from active duty.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The interest rate is 4%.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The repayment term can be up to 30 years, and depends on your business\u2019s ability to repay the loan.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are no prepayment penalties or fees.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collateral is required for loans above $50,000.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Other SBA loans<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veteran-owned businesses and military entrepreneurs can also apply for the SBA\u2019s other loans, including:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/sba-loans\/sba-7a-loans\/\"><b>SBA 7(a) loan<\/b><\/a><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 7(a) is a good option for veteran-owned businesses that need support with working capital, debt refinancing or purchasing inventory or property. You need great credit and a strong business plan to qualify.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>SBA Microloan:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The <a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/sba-loans\/sba-microloans\/\">SBA\u2019s microloan program<\/a> is helpful if you need a small amount of capital (under $50,000) and don\u2019t have great credit.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/sba-loans\/sba-504-loans\/\"><b>SBA 504 loan<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The 504 loan is a great financing option if you need capital for real estate purchases or related endeavors.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d84f21 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"6d84f21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/us.swoopfunding.ca\/stage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Apply now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a0c40c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7a0c40c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e12081 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8e12081\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">SBA resources for veteran business owners<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b20c8a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b20c8a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond financing, the SBA also has a handful of helpful <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/sba-loans\/sba-loans-for-veterans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">programs and resources for veteran business owners<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>SBA Veteran Small Business Certification Program (VetCert)<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you get certified as a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) with the SBA\u2019s VetCert program, you can compete for federal sole-source and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/federal-contracting\/contracting-guide\/types-contracts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">set-aside business contracts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The federal government sets aside 3% of all federal contracting dollars for SDVOSBs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also get certified as a veteran-owned small businesses (VOSB) to pursue sole-source and set-aside business contracts with the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA sets aside a minimum of 7% of its contracting dollars each year for VOSBs and SDVOSBs. Getting certified also gives you access to business training, counseling and networking opportunities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though the VA used to handle the certification process for veteran-owned businesses, the SBA is in charge as of January 1, 2023. To qualify for certification, your business has to be at least 51% veteran-owned and controlled, you need to abide by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/federal-contracting\/contracting-guide\/size-standards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SBA small business size rules<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and you need to be registered as a small business with Sam.gov. You can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/veterans.certify.sba.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">visit the VetCert website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to apply for certification or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/brand\/assets\/sba\/resource-partners\/Preparing-for-certification-VetCertFactSheet-508c.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">review the list of FAQs here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>Surplus Personal Property for Veteran-Owned Small Business program<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a VOSB, you can also potentially access unused federally owned personal property for your business purposes\u2014for free. To be eligible, your business must:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">be a certified VOSB with the SBA, meaning it\u2019s owned and operated by one or more eligible veterans, service-disabled veterans or surviving spouses<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">be located and operated in the state where you\u2019re seeking property<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">be able to use the property in the normal conduct of your business activities (personal or non-business use is prohibited).\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more details on the program, contact the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsa.gov\/buy-through-us\/government-property-for-sale-or-disposal\/personal-property-for-reuse-sale\/for-state-agencies-and-public-orgs\/state-agencies-for-surplus-property-sasp-contacts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State Agency for Surplus Property<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (SASP) in the state where your VOSB is located.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>Franchise opportunities<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purchasing a franchise is a popular option for veteran entrepreneurs looking to own a business. Veterans make up 7% of the US adult population, but they account for 14% of all franchise owners. Not only do franchises come with instant brand recognition, many also have turnkey operating systems that make the transition to ownership a little easier.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re interested in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/sba-loans\/sba-franchise-loans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">financing a franchise<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, here are some resources that can help:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/business-guide\/plan-your-business\/buy-existing-business-or-franchise\/sba-franchise-directory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SBA Franchise Directory<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has a list of all available franchises eligible for SBA financing.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchise.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Franchise Association<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has information on franchising benefits, financing options and community resources.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vetfran.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VetFran Program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has educational resources, lists of franchise partners and guides for veterans looking to become franchise owners.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonprofits like the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/secondservicefoundation.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Second Service Foundation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.warriorrising.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warrior Rising<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offer grants to veteran business owners.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Office of Veterans Business Development<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/about-sba\/sba-locations\/headquarters-offices\/office-veterans-business-development\/office-veterans-business-development-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Office of Veterans Business Development<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (OVBD) is an SBA department dedicated to supporting veteran business owners, service-disabled veteran business owners, Reserve Component members and their dependents and survivors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The OVBD has countless resources for veterans, including training, coaching, mentorship, <a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-grants\/\">grant<\/a> and networking opportunities. See the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/about-sba\/sba-locations\/headquarters-offices\/office-veterans-business-development\/office-veterans-business-development-resources#section-header-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">full list of categorized resources here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or check out these popular offerings:\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/local-assistance\/veterans-business-development-officers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veterans Business Development Offices<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/local-assistance\/resource-partners\/veterans-business-outreach-center-vboc-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veterans Business Outreach Center<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/sba-learning-platform\/boots-business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boots to Business<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c07f43f elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"c07f43f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/us.swoopfunding.ca\/stage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Apply now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e86e727 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e86e727\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f43caa6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f43caa6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How do I find the right SBA loan for my business?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a99046 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a99046\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask yourself these questions before deciding which SBA loan to apply for:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>What do I need financing for? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain loans are more suited to certain projects or expenses. For instance, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/sba-loans\/sba-real-estate-loans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SBA real estate loans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are helpful when you need to buy or renovate property. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/sba-loans\/sba-line-of-credit\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SBA CAPLines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, on the other hand, are great for short-term financing, while 7(a) loans have a variety of uses.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>How much capital do I need\u2014and when do I need it?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Every loan has different capital limits. While <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/sba-loans\/sba-7a-vs-504-loans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7(a) and 504 loans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offer up to $5 million, Express loans offer up to $500,000 and microloans offer $50,000 max. However, Express loans are also faster, getting you funds within a few days.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>What is my credit score?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If your credit score is 640 or higher, applying for a 7(a) loan could get you lower interest rates. However, if your credit score is 620, you might have an easier time qualifying for an SBA microloan.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/funding-programs\/loans\/lender-match\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out the SBA\u2019s Lender Match tool<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to find lenders in your area, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/us.swoopfunding.ca\/goals\/?aHR0cF9yZWZlcmVyPWh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3Lmdvb2dsZS5jb20lMkYmbGFzdF9wYWdlX3Zpc2l0ZWQ9aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZzd29vcGZ1bmRpbmcuY29tJTJGdXMlMkY=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sign up with Swoop<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for personalized guidance on the right loan for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>To work out the monthly repayments of your loan, use our <a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/sba-loan-calculator\/\">SBA loan calculator<\/a> here.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ab6068 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9ab6068\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1785997 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1785997\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Get started with Swoop's business funding platform<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffc1eee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ffc1eee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a veteran-owned business in need of financing, Swoop can simplify your search process. 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Our goal is simple \u2013 to distill complex topics, unravel jargon, offer transparent and impartial information, and empower businesses to make smart financial decisions with confidence.<\/p>\n <p>Find out more about Swoop\u2019s editorial principles by reading our <a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/about-swoop\/editorial-policy\/\">editorial policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16003d0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"16003d0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92c16ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"92c16ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs about SBA Patriot Express loans<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d89748b uael-faq-box-layout-yes align-at-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-uael-faq\" data-id=\"d89748b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"uael-faq.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id='uael-faq-wrapper-227' class=\"uael-faq-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-faq-container uael-faq-layout-accordion\" data-layout=\"accordion\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-19ab127\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-19ab127 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-1-69e10c8fcc954\">What is the interest rate on an SBA Patriot Express loan?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The interest rate on Patriot Express loans was 2.25-4.75% above the prime rate during the years the Patriot Express program was in effect. The program ended in 2013.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-10230ba\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-10230ba uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-2-69e10c8fcc9d1\">Who is eligible for the Patriot Express?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Patriot Express program ended in 2013. However, when the program was in effect from 2007 to 2013, eligible groups included veterans, service-disabled veterans, active-duty members of the military in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/vets\/programs\/tap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transition Assistance Program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (TAP), National Guard members and reservists.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-5feadea\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-5feadea uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-3-69e10c8fcca12\">What is the easiest SBA loan to get approved for?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The easiest SBA loan to get approved for depends on your credit score and business qualifications. You can generally qualify for an SBA microloan with a credit score of 620, but you\u2019ll need a credit score of 640 or above to qualify for a 7(a) loan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-0785403\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-0785403 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-4-69e10c8fcca4e\">What is the minimum credit score for an SBA Express loan?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The minimum credit score for an SBA Express loan is usually 640.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2853c8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a2853c8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eaf6992 elementor-widget elementor-widget-ucaddon_auto_page_related\" data-id=\"eaf6992\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ucaddon_auto_page_related.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\n\n\n\n <div class=\"container-auto-page-related\">\n <p class=\"title-related text-center\">Related pages<\/p>\n <div class=\"auto-page-related\">\n <ul>\n <li >\n <a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/sba-loans\/can-you-have-multiple-sba-loans\/\">Can you have multiple SBA loans <\/a>\n <\/li>\n <li >\n <a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/sba-loans\/how-much-is-an-sba-loan-down-payment\/\">How much is an SBA loan down payment? 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