SBA / MICROLOANS

SBA Microloans

SBA microloan programs can serve smaller financing needs, but availability, use of funds, and underwriting vary by participating intermediary.

THE CONTEXT CHANGES THE CONVERSATION

Smaller Capital Can Still Move a Business Forward.

SBA microloans are made through approved intermediaries for smaller eligible business needs. Intermediaries establish their own credit and application requirements.

01

Find an approved intermediary serving the business.

02

Ask about preparation support and the intermediary's application requirements.

PREPARE FOR THIS CONVERSATION

Bring the specifics.

  • Business budget and repayment plan
  • Permitted use-of-proceeds breakdown

Keep an eye on

  • Microloan proceeds cannot buy real estate or pay existing debt.
  • Verify the current program requirements and lender terms for the specific transaction.
See the wider checklist
PRIMARY SOURCESSBA microloans ↗
T / CAPITAL, CONSIDERED

Work through the assumptions.

04 / CAPITAL, CONSIDERED

Keep these on the shortlist.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Capital is one part
of the plan.

Q / CAPITAL, CONSIDERED

A question worth asking.

Are all intermediary requirements identical?

No. Each intermediary sets its own lending and credit requirements within the program.

YOUR NEXT MOVE

A specific need deserves a specific plan.

Start with your profile. Understand the tradeoffs. Prepare a clear request.