Small Business Administration Loans

By: EconomyWatch Content   Date: 10 December 2009

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Small business administration loans are meant for small businesses that are unable to secure loans on reasonable terms from normal lending channels. The SBA loans are provided by private sector lenders and guaranteed by the SBA. Most private lenders, including banks and credit unions, are familiar with Small Business Administration loan programs. The borrowers can contact their local lenders to get information and assistance regarding the SBA loan application process.

How to Succeed In Obtaining an SBA Loan

The key to succeed in getting a small business administration loan lies in finding the right lender and being prepared for the loan process. You should be very sure about your financial requirements. It is crucial to explain how you calculated your required loan amount. A successful loan application will provide the financial history of the business, narrative background on the company, the future direction and the principals. You may be required to submit tax returns and personal financial statements. More importantly, you should be prepared to submit the financial projection of your company and evaluate the critical assumptions involved.

Small Business Administration Loans: Programs

Small Business Administration loans are of many types and cater to various requirements.

Commercial Mortgage Loans: These loans are meant for purchasing, construction or refinancing of commercial properties. If it is an existing facility, your business should occupy at least 51% of the space. If it is a new construction, your business should occupy two third of it.

Equipment Term Loans: These Small Business Administration loans are meant for purchasing or refinancing of any type of business equipments. The amount sanctioned will depend upon the resale value of the equipment.

Permanent Capital Term Loans: These Small Business Administration loans suit start up businesses. The loan amount can be used to carry inventories and accounts receivables during a high growth phase. One can also use it for operational purposes. The repayment term is a generous seven years.

The Low Doc Program: It is an innovative program from SBA to make the loan process quicker and easier. In this program, the participating local lender need not submit all the details regarding a borrower to the SBA. Rather, the lender submits a one page report and the borrower submits a one page application form. The SBA relies on the analysis of the lender and processes the loan within 48 hours if the amount is less than $100,000.


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