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- What is the maximum interest rate?
- Isn’t floor plan financing available through GMAC?
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- Are there some actions that the lender can take unilaterally first and then tell SBA after the fact?
- Are there some servicing actions that must receive prior approval by SBA?
- Does SBA have to approve these payment modifications?
- Can payment modifications be made to loans sold on the Secondary Market?
- What provisions of SBA’s SOP address these payment modifications?
- What types of payment modifications are available in connection with an SBA guaranteed loan?
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- How does E-Tran work?
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Steps in SBA Lending
Take a look at the sections below to see detailed information on the steps involved in SBA lending for 7(a) and 504 loans.
7(a) Loans
The 7(a) Loan Program is SBA’s primary program for helping start-up and existing small businesses, with financing guaranteed for a variety of general business purposes. SBA does not make loans itself, but rather guarantees loans made by ...
CDC/504 Loans
A Certified Development Company (CDC) is a nonprofit corporation set up to contribute to the economic development of its community. CDCs are located nationwide and operate primarily in their state of incorporation (Area of Operation). CDCs ...
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Submit documents electronically to an SBA Loan Center using SendThisFile, or use the E-Tran tool for 7(a) applications.