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SBA's Role
Even though SBA does not loan money directly to small business owners, we play an important role for people who want to finance or grow their business. When you apply for a SBA-backed loan at your local bank or credit union, you are asking SBA to provide a guarantee that you will repay your loan as promised.
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What does SBA offer to small business owners? The programs are many and varied, and the qualifications for each are specific. SBA can help facilitate a loan for you with a third party lender, guarantee a bond, or help you find...
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SBA Success Story
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The love of ice cream and the desire to get into business is what drove Brian and Kelly Ackerman to purchase The Parrot Confectionery, a Helena...
After spending 25 and 15 years, respectively, in every aspect of the restaurant industry, Bobby Pancake and Steve Wheat have quickly become one of...
Whether you are starting or expanding a business, preparation is key. This is true both for the success of the business, and approaching a lender...