We have been designated as a Preferred Financial Services company by SBA lenders 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.
SBA 7(A) Loan Size $150,000 to $2.0 million
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
Anyone can apply for an SBA loans. This includes:
Retail and service businesses with sales (3-year average) not exceeding $6 million to $20 million, depending on the industry
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
Strategic buyers, financial buyers, and investment groups/private equity firms looking to purchase businesses.
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)
DISQUALIFIERS
- Any felony arrests
- Any bankruptcies within the past 10 years
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