We work with SBA lenders who are Preferred Financial Service companies to have loans processed more quickly and efficiently than many others.
There are a number of advantages to an SBA loan, including longer terms, no points and no balloon payments.
Who is Eligible for an SBA Loan?
Most for-profit small businesses are eligible for an SBA guaranteed loan. This includes manufacturers, wholesale, retail and service businesses as well as independent or franchise businesses.
Loan Qualifications
- Retail and service businesses in business for at least 2 years
- Wholesale businesses with employees up to 100 regardless of sales volume
- Manufacturers with employees up to 500 depending on the industry, regardless of sales volume
SBA 7(A) Loan Size $150,000 to $5.0 million
Use of Proceeds
- Commercial real estate (purchases, construction, or refinance)
- Leasehold improvements
- Business expansions
- Machinery, equipment, furniture or fixtures
- Business acquisition
- Working capital (offered in conjunction with some of the above)
- Start-ups (ALL Franchises, Motels, Restaurants Gas Stations and C-Stores)
Other Credits Considerations
- Business must have adequate historic cash flow to cover the proposed debt
- Business debt to net worth must meet industry averages
- Borrowers must be actively involved in the day-to-day operation of the business
- Satisfactory personal credit histories are required for all principles and guarantors
- No past bankruptcies or felony arrests
