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Welcome, Lenders!
Lenders play a vital role in helping SBA achieve its mission in helping small businesses start and grow across the
United States. The SBA Lender Toolkit and additional information provide lenders with the resources they need to
issue SBA loans today!
Find
Find your Lender Relations Specialist:
Find a Center:
Download
Loan Package Tool
Quickly access loan packages containing all forms related to a selected loan type.
Submit
Submit loan packages electronically to an SBA center using SendThisFile, or use the E-Tran tool for 7(a) applications.
Lending News
04/28/2011 -
SBA Approves First Six Lenders to Start Making Community Advantage Loans
Community-based, mission-focused lenders will start accepting loan applications from small business borrowers immediately
WASHINGTON – The...
01/07/2011 -
With Jobs Act Implementation, SBA Puts More Capital, Assistance behind Small Business Exporting
New Legislation Helps Exporters by Providing Higher Loan Limits
WASHINGTON –Export-related loans to small businesses approved under the...
01/03/2011 -
Jobs Act Supported More Than $12 Billion in SBA Lending to Small Businesses in Just Three Months
Mills points to loan enhancements as critical to helping small businesses grow, create jobs
WASHINGTON – Today, SBA Administrator Karen...
12/21/2010 -
SBA Unveils New Web Site and Launches SBA Direct - A New Tool Delivering Personalized and Targeted Resources
SBA.gov Demonstrates Agency’s Commitment to Transformation – Giving Small Business Owners Quick and Easy Access to the Resources they...
12/15/2011 -
Washington DC Area Dismissal and Closure Procedures
This notice provides guidelines in the event of an emergency, early dismissal or facility closure in the Washington, DC area due to adverse weather...
12/15/2011 -
Dismissal and Closure Procedures for SBA Field Offices
This notice provides guidelines in the event of an emergency, early dismissal or facility closure in SBA Field Offices due to adverse weather...
12/08/2011 -
2nd Quarter "Peg" Rate and Maximum 504 Third Party Interest Rate
2nd Quarter "Peg" Rate and Maximum 504 Third Party Interest Rate
10/01/2011 -
Lender and Development Company Loan Programs
SOP 50 10 5(D): Lender Development Company Loan Programs
11/15/2010 -
Loan Liquidation
The purpose of SOP 50 51 3 ("SOP") is to provide SBA personnel, Lenders and CDCs with standard operating policies and procedures for...
10/01/2010 -
Lender and Development Company Loan Programs
SOP 50 10 5(C): Lender Development Company Loan Programs
Maximum 7(a) Rates
Under 7 years: Prime + 2.25%
7 years or more: Prime + 2.75%
Under $50,000: May be higher
SBA Loan Programs Matrix
Need a guide to the different loan programs offered by the SBA?
Become an SBA Lender
SBA offers programs to help lenders simplify the loan application process and expedite financial assistance to the small business community.
Lender Quick Links
SBA Lending Process
Get an overview of the steps required for processing loans with the SBA. Select your loan type from the list below.
Training
Lender Relations Specialists provide SBA Lenders with training through SBA District Offices. Click the button below to find a Lender Relations Specialist at your local SBA District Office.
Microloan Program
The Microloan Program provides small, short-term loans that may be used for working capital or the purchase of inventory, supplies, furniture, fixtures, machinery, and/or equipment.