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Approval-Authorization
Use the resources below for information on the approval and authorization steps of the 7(a) lending process.
7(a) Loan Package Templates
These resources provide detailed information for various 7(a) loan package templates.
7(a) Loan Evaluation Criteria
View the resources below for evaluation critera used in 7(a) loans.
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While the standards for SBA-qualifying loans are more flexible than those for other types of loans, lenders should still require extensive documentation to evaluate loan requests. There are many different formats to use for a loan...
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View the PDF Form: Eligibility Information Required for PLP Submission
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Submit Your Forms...
Submit documents electronically to an SBA Loan Center using SendThisFile, or use the E-Tran tool for 7(a) applications.