{"id":22962,"date":"2023-08-25T10:06:28","date_gmt":"2023-08-25T10:06:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/?post_type=sba-loans&#038;p=22962"},"modified":"2025-05-09T12:03:31","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T12:03:31","slug":"how-to-get-an-sba-loan","status":"publish","type":"sba-loans","link":"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/sba-loans\/how-to-get-an-sba-loan\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get an SBA loan"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"22962\" class=\"elementor elementor-22962\" data-elementor-post-type=\"sba-loans\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-233aa82 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"233aa82\" 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-2611508\" data-id=\"2611508\" 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-aafc2f6 elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"aafc2f6\" 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-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-fe20322\" data-id=\"fe20322\" 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-741261b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"741261b\" 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<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to get an SBA loan<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0059901 elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"0059901\" 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-7581ddc elementor-align-center elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" 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elementor-widget elementor-widget-ucaddon_summary_from_andrea\" data-id=\"47117c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ucaddon_summary_from_andrea.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=\"summary-from-andrea-container\">\n <div class=\"summary-content\">\n <h4>\n Key Takeaways <\/h4>\n\n <ul><li><strong>Check your eligibility<\/strong> \u2013 Ensure your business meets SBA and lender requirements, such as credit score, revenue, and industry type.<\/li><li><strong>Choose the right loan programme<\/strong> \u2013 Select from SBA options like 7(a), 504, or microloans based on your funding needs.<\/li><li><strong>Apply through an SBA-approved lender<\/strong> \u2013 Gather necessary documents, complete your application, and work with the lender through approval and funding.<\/li><\/ul> <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"andrea-avatar\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"avatar\" 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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 loans tend to have excellent interest rates and payback terms and are meant for small businesses that have difficulty getting loans elsewhere. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of their popularity, it can be difficult to get an SBA loan, but knowing the steps to making a successful application can help.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read on for the complete guide on getting an SBA loan. <\/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\" 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height=\"92\">\n <div class=\"text\">\n <div class=\"name-author\">Kat Cox<\/div>\n <div class=\"role-user\">Expert financial copywriter<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"description\">As a B2B finance content specialist, Kat Cox's goal is to distill complicated financial issues into useful information for small business owners, to save them time they could be using to build their companies. Her work has been featured in Forbes and on financial health platform Nav.com. When she's not writing blogs, web copy, or fiction, Kat can be found walking her dog or singing karaoke in Austin, Texas.<\/div>\n<\/div>\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<\/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-5de8d44c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5de8d44c\" 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-455042f3\" data-id=\"455042f3\" 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-5970f871 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5970f871\" 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 an SBA loan?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2739030a elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"2739030a\" 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-2bada4e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2bada4e8\" 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 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Funding is one of the most difficult aspects of running a business, especially if you\u2019re looking to grow or expand. Many small business owners don\u2019t know where to turn, whether it\u2019s a traditional bank loan, online loans or even crowdfunding. And many small businesses may not qualify or even know what the requirements are to get a traditional loan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/sba-loans\/\">SBA loans<\/a> offer an alternative for small businesses that may have exhausted their personal funds and need another way to pay for business expenses, such as commercial real estate, equipment or working capital. These loans tend to have longer repayment terms and low interest rates, which make them attractive to small business owners. Because they\u2019re guaranteed by the federal government, they can be somewhat easier to qualify for, because the government takes on risk that a lender would usually have to assume. But with the number of options available and the list of <a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/sba-loans\/sba-loan-requirements\/\">requirements<\/a>, it can be difficult to figure out how to apply.<\/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<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c013ac0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"c013ac0\" 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\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-687f8d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"687f8d7\" 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\">Complete walkthrough to getting an SBA loan<\/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;\">Applying for an SBA loan can appear overwhelming, but knowing what an SBA loan program entails, how to qualify and how to apply can help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SBA loans are administered through the SBA but managed by approved lenders, like traditional banks, credit unions or community partners. The SBA guarantees the loan up to a certain amount, which means that if the borrower can\u2019t repay the loan, the SBA will pay the lender the outstanding balance. This makes it easier for lenders to take on the risk of lending to borrowers who may not be conventionally attractive, which many small businesses are.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With an SBA loan, you find your own lender based on your location and what program you\u2019re applying for. They work with the SBA to administer your loan, but you get the money directly from the lending financial institution and pay them back. SBA-approved lenders can set their own terms and rates, although they\u2019re guided by SBA rules on how much they can charge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s a variety of different SBA loans available for different purposes, and applying for the right loan for what you plan to do with the money can help your application be more successful. It\u2019s also important to understand what the qualifications are so you don\u2019t waste time applying for a loan you can\u2019t qualify for. <\/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-99e9a52 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"99e9a52\" 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<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5903335 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5903335\" 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\">Check your eligibility for an SBA loan\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18036f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"18036f7\" 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;\">Eligibility for SBA loans may be the biggest hurdle to getting the funding. As with any loan, the lender wants to assess the risk of a borrower not paying them back. Usually, this is established through credit scores and business history, but there are other ways that the SBA and lenders may establish creditworthiness.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, SBA loans can only be used for certain purposes, and each loan program has its own requirements. In order to decide whether or not they\u2019ll lend to you, the SBA has general requirements and lenders will have their own as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>General SBA eligibility requirements<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To qualify for an SBA loan program, your small business must:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meet the size requirements outlined by the SBA for the loan program<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operate in the U.S. or a U.S. territory<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be a for-profit business<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meet the specific requirements of the loan program\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have exhausted other forms of funding such as personal assets and capital<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operate in an approved industry (e.g. no gambling, speculative debt or illegal activities)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not have any delinquent debt with the government, including previous loans or taxes<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Lender eligibility requirements<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each lender may have their own requirements that small businesses must meet to qualify for an SBA loan. These can include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A certain credit score (usually above 650)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Number of years in business (usually at least two)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum annual revenue (usually $100,000 or more)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collateral, depending on the loan program\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These requirements will change depending on the loan program, how much money you borrow and other factors. It\u2019s important to check with your lender to fully understand their requirements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both the SBA and the lender will want to know your reason for needing the loan. Your business plan can play an important part in showing them what you plan to do with the funds, such as adding employees, expanding a product line or opening a brick-and-mortar shop.<\/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-bab6733 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"bab6733\" 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\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f1ea0f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3f1ea0f\" 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-723677c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"723677c\" 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\">Deciding on your SBA loan program\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6f117f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b6f117f\" 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;\">Before you apply for an SBA loan, you need to know which program you want to apply for. These programs all have different requirements and support different business needs. You must apply specifically for a loan in the program you wish to apply for \u2013 there\u2019s not a blanket SBA application that works for all of them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different programs are better for different types of businesses. For instance, the SBA microloan program and start-up loans will be better for newer businesses, but they provide less funding. The bigger loan programs, such as the SBA 7(a) and SBA 504\/CDC loan programs, can provide a larger lump sum of money, but may have to be used for specific purposes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>SBA 7(a) loans<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most popular loan program the SBA administer is the SBA 7(a) program. You can get up to $5 million for your business with an <a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/sba-loans\/sba-7a-loans\/\">SBA 7(a) loan<\/a>, and can use it for a variety of purposes, including real estate, buying equipment or inventory, adding to your working capital or even to refinance existing debt.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For an SBA 7(a) loan over $50,000, the interest rate is tied to the WSJ Prime rate plus 2.75%. While the WSJ Prime rate may fluctuate, you can generally get an SBA 7(a) loan for an interest rate of 8-13% or less. The repayment rate depends on how much money you get and what you\u2019re using it for, but can be as high as 25 years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SBA export loans are another type of SBA 7(a) loan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>SBA express loans<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The SBA express loans program falls under the SBA 7(a) umbrella. There\u2019s one major difference between an express loan and a regular 7(a) loan: decisions on loan approval are made within 36 hours. An express loan is also typically for a much smaller sum of money, usually $350,000 or less, but with similar repayment terms and interest rates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>SBA 504\/CDC loans<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/sba-loans\/sba-504-loans\/\">SBA 504\/CDC loan<\/a> program is similar to the SBA 7(a) program, but has some stricter requirements on how you can use the funds. Most notably, you can only use an SBA 504\/CDC loan for fixed assets \u2013 generally real estate or equipment. They\u2019re often called SBA real estate loans, because purchasing or fixing up commercial real estate is the most common purpose of an SBA 504\/CDC loan. Other requirements include that the business be able to prove that it will use the fund to create jobs, grow the local economy or otherwise support the local community.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The structure of an SBA 504\/CDC loan is different from an SBA 7(a) loan in how it\u2019s funded as well: 40% of the loan is financed by a Certified Development Company (CDC) approved by the SBA, an SBA-approved lender finances 50% and the borrower provides the remaining 10% as collateral.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can get up to $5.5 million from an SBA 504\/CDC loan, depending on your reason for getting the loan. Interest rates are similar to those of an SBA 7(a) loan, with repayment terms up to 25 years.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>SBA microloans<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a funding cap of $50,000, <a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/sba-loans\/sba-microloans\/\">SBA microloans<\/a> are popular for smaller, newer businesses that may not qualify for some of the SBA\u2019s larger programs due to their time in business. Unlike other SBA loan programs, the approved lenders in the microloan program are community-based non-profit organizations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although the amount you get for an SBA microloan may be small, they\u2019re very flexible in terms of what they can be used for, including buying inventory, equipment or working capital. They tend to have interest rates of 8-13% and the maximum repayment terms are six years. However, they also tend to have more relaxed qualifying terms for borrowers, which makes them easier to get for startups.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>SBA disaster loans<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a major economic disaster strikes the U.S. (such as during the COVID-19 pandemic), the SBA will offer its disaster loan program. This is a rare loan type that the SBA manages directly, making loans to businesses directly affected by a declared disaster. The type of loan available will depend on the type and location of the disaster, but a business can expect to get as much as $2 million with an interest rate of 4%. The repayment terms for these loans are also typically very agreeable \u2013 up to 30 years for some. In some cases, the government may even forgive disaster loans altogether for qualifying businesses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>Additional SBA programs<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The SBA also offers additional programs that you may consider, especially if you don\u2019t qualify for the bigger loan programs. For instance, a <a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/sba-loans\/sba-line-of-credit\/\">SBA line of credit<\/a> may provide a more flexible option for you, or you may find that you qualify for the SBA Community Advantage program. The SBA also offers investment and <a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-grants\/\">grant opportunities to small businesses<\/a>. <\/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-065d230 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"065d230\" 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\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f4cfdc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8f4cfdc\" 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-143bdfd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"143bdfd\" 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\">Finding the right SBA lender\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ce387a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4ce387a\" 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;\">Once you know which loan program you wish to apply for, the next step is finding a lender. As stated before, lenders manage your loan and have the ability to set your interest rate and repayment terms, within the limits of the SBA\u2019s loan programs. They may also determine the speed with which your loan is reviewed and approved. Some SBA loans can take 60-90 days to fund, which can be a long time if you\u2019re trying to build your business or need working capital now.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most SBA-approved lenders are major banks or credit unions. For an SBA 504\/CDC loan, you\u2019ll need to find the right CDC. The SBA keeps lists of their approved lenders based on geographic region, which you can easily sort through.<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>Tips on picking the best SBA lender<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you already work with a bank, you may approach them to find out if they offer SBA programs. Often local banks or credit unions will have more personalized customer support to help walk you through the application process and find the loan that\u2019s right for your business.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, you should compare rates and terms before you sign on the dotted line. Bigger banks may be able to provide better interest rates or terms, depending on your qualifications. There are also SBA-approved online lenders that may provide you with faster funding or easier application services, although these may come with a price such as higher interest rates or shorter repayment terms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many small businesses that an afford it use a broker service to find the right <a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/sba-loans\/sba-loan-lenders\/\">SBA lender<\/a> for their needs. This can be an expensive option, as the broker will require a fee, but it can help smooth the process for you.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also use services like Swoop to find a list of SBA lenders that meet your needs. <\/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-5db49f5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5db49f5\" 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-ce1eb21 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ce1eb21\" 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\">Collate the information and documentation needed to apply<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f929bad elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f929bad\" 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;\">Another large hurdle in applying for an SBA loan is the amount of paperwork you need to fill out and the corresponding proof you\u2019ll have to submit. The information you\u2019ll have to provide will depend on the type of loan you apply for and your lender, but you can expect a certain amount of general documentation. The information you should be ready to supply includes:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business name and registration documents<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business financial statements, including profit and loss statements and financial projections<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal financial statement (for you and anyone who has a major stake in the business)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Income taxes for three years (both personal and for the business)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any records of debt such as previous loans, both personal and business<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identification<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A business plan<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of investment in the business, such as using personal assets<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of collateral or down payment<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, there are a number of forms that the SBA requires for you to fill out in order to apply for an SBA loan, including:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal Guarantee (SBA Form 108)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Borrower Information Form (<a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/sba-loans\/how-to-fill-out-sba-form-1919\/\">SBA Form 1919<\/a>)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fee Disclosure Form (SBA 159)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Statement of Personal History (SBA 912)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal Financial Statement (<a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/sba-loans\/how-to-fill-out-sba-form-413\/\">SBA Form 413<\/a>)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gathering these documents and information before you start your application can make the process run a lot more smoothly.\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-9966115 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"9966115\" 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\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5d0197 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b5d0197\" 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-2373940 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2373940\" 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\">Complete and submit your application<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6736ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e6736ce\" 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;\">Depending on which lender you\u2019ve chosen, you can complete your application online or on paper and submit it to your lender. They\u2019ll review your application and your qualifications, including credit scores, financials and other documentation. Again, this process can take a long time \u2013 from two to six months in some cases.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the lender needs more information or has questions about your application, they\u2019ll ask you for it. This can make the approval process even longer, which is why it\u2019s so important to make sure you submit a complete application the first time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a good idea to have a professional review your application before you submit it. Some banks or financial institutions may provide personal account representatives who can walk you through the process to make sure your application is complete. You may want to hire an accountant or work with a CPA that you use for your business financial processes already if you can afford their services.<\/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-c9cab01 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"c9cab01\" 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\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2cc329a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2cc329a\" 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-f268d7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f268d7d\" 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\">Secure your loan and receive funds\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49c1992 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"49c1992\" 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;\">Within two or three weeks, you\u2019ll usually hear back from your lender with a Letter of Intent regarding their decision to move forward on your loan. This letter will tell you what amount of money you\u2019ve qualified for as well as your rates and terms. You\u2019ll need to sign the letter if you agree, and then the loan will be moved on to <a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-glossary\/underwriting\/\">underwriting<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the underwriting process, you\u2019ll be asked to sign a business loan agreement, which officially outlines the terms of the loan, including how long you have to repay it and what the interest rate is, as well as the final funding amount. You may want to get an attorney or accountant to look over the loan agreement to make sure you fully understand it and that everything is in line with your expectations. The underwriting process can take several weeks and the lender may have questions for you, which you should answer as soon as possible in order to keep the process moving.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your loan is approved and all the underwriting is complete, you\u2019ll sign the final paperwork and the lender will deposit it into your business bank account. You\u2019ll also set up your repayment schedule, which is usually a monthly payment. 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There is no doubt that Swoop sped up the process and found lenders that worked to our time scale rather than the other way round<i class=\"icon icon-quotation-right\"><\/i><\/p>\n <p class=\"author_testimony\">Hocque Figureoa<\/p>\n <p class=\"role_testimony\">Joint owner, F45 Virginia<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item\">\n <div class=\"testimony_description\">\n <p class=\"desc_testimony italic\"><i class=\"icon icon-quotation-left\"><\/i>Swoop was actually very helpful in helping us get our initial fundraising in place. Swoop was able to connect us with investors, with grant financing options and debt financing options.<i class=\"icon icon-quotation-right\"><\/i><\/p>\n <p class=\"author_testimony\">Viler Lika<\/p>\n <p class=\"role_testimony\">Founder, SingleKey<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item\">\n <div class=\"testimony_description\">\n <p class=\"desc_testimony italic\"><i class=\"icon icon-quotation-left\"><\/i>Pedja was amazing. 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