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Small Business Administration Loan Programs
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has many loan programs you may qualify for or be eligible to use, through your lender. In addition to general loans, the SBA has programs for women, minorities, development areas, and veterans. Emergency loans are available during tough economic times. Learn about SBA loans and how to apply for these programs.
What is a Disadvantaged Small Business? Does My Business Qualify?
Describes disadvantaged businesses and the qualifications for being classified as a disadvantaged business.
How Can I Get an SBA Export Express Loan?
SBA Export Express
How Can I Get an SBA Export Working Capital Loan?
SBA Export Working Capital Loan program.
How Can I Get an SBA International Loan?
SBA International Loan program
Small Business Administration 504 Loan Program
Describes the SBA 504 loan program.
SBA 8(a) Business Development Program
SBA 8a Business Development Program
How Has the Recovery Act Helped Provide Small Business Financing Through SBIC's?
How the Recovery Act is helping the SBA provide incentives for venture capital funding.
Can I Get Funding Through a Small Business Investment Company?
How to get business funding through an SBIC
Obtaining Disaster Recovery Assistance for Your Small Business
If your business has been hit by a disaster, you can find help from FEMA and the SBA, in the form of loans. Here is a description of the process.
What is the SBA Doing to Help Small Businesses Get Loans?
What is the SBA Doing to Help Small Businesses Get Loans?
What is a Patriot Express Loan? How Do I Get a Patriot Express Loan?
Patriot Express Loan guarantee from the SBA
Using an SBA Loan Guarantee to Help Finance Your Business
If you are having difficulty getting a bank to finance your business startup or expansion, you may be eligible for an SBA loan guarantee. Learn more about SBA guarantees and other assistance here.
What is the Difference Between SBA Preferred Lenders and Certified Lenders?
SBA Preferred and Certified Lenders are defined and discussed.
What is an SBA 7(a) Loan? Getting a 7(a) Loan For Your Small Business
Here is a description of the SBA 7(a) loan program for small businesses. The program provides guarantees to lenders for small business loans.
What Do You Think About the SBA and Loans for Small Businesses?
Asks for comments on the question: What more could the SBA be doing to help small businesses get loans?
Current SBA Loan Programs
The Small Business Administration has a variety of loan programs you may be able to take advantage of. Here is an updated list of the programs currently available.
America's Recovery Capital Loans - Emergency Loans
America's Recovery Capital loan program part of Recovery program - emergency loans to U.S. small businesses.
Emergency Loan - SBA Recovery Act Loan
What is your experience with the new America's Recovery Act loan program
Can I Get an SBA Loan Through the ARC Program for my Small Business
How to Get an SBA ARC Loan
What is the Dealer Floor Plan Financing Program from the SBA?
Describes the new SBA Dealer Floor Plan Loans
SBA Special Purpose Loan Programs
In addition to its general purpose 7(a) and 504 loan programs, the Small Business Administration has several loan programs for special purposes and special individuals.
SBA Disaster Loan Program for BP Oil Spill Victims
The BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has affected many businesses. If you are one of these, you may be eligible for special Small Business Administration loan funding to help you recover from this disaster.