Helping Main Street

Economic Recovery 

Economic uncertainty creates challenges in credit markets, affecting Wall Street, Main Street and small businesses nationwide…

Working through its lending partners, SBA loan programs are helping lessen the credit crunch by extending credit to small businesses across the country.  Our financial programs fill in credit market gaps with over $20 billion annually to small businesses.

When your business needs financing, a bank featuring SBA-guaranteed loans can be the key to success.  SBA’s loan programs allow lenders to provide capital to small businesses with less risk, because of the SBA-backed guaranty.  SBA programs are a critical source of capital for small firms in this economy, and SBA is prepared to accommodate an increasing demand.

SBA also offers management counseling and assistance through a national network of 1,500 education partners.  In addition, it maintains a powerful Web presence with current business information and free online courses, covering a variety of business topics.


SBA Can Help You:

  • Find Local SBA Offices/Lenders – Talk with an SBA representative about financing options and identify local, participating SBA lenders.
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  • Learn about  SBA’s Loan Guaranty Programs – Self-paced, online comprehensive guide with audio and many targeted links.
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  • Train With Expert Counseling and Mentoring Services – Talk with an SBA representative or resource partner about management assistance.
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Sandy K. Baruah

"Small business is the backbone of our economy. At SBA we are doing everything we can to help small businesses weather the storm." -- SBA Acting Administrator Sandy Baruah (Chicago, September 26. 2008)




 

 


 


Other Resources to Help You Meet Business Challenges

Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (EESA):      

           - Authorities

           - Conflict of Interest Mitigation Procedures

           - Asset Manager Selection Process

           - Solicitations for Financial Agents

           - Contracts

           - Fed Biz Opps

Help for Small Businesses,  Financial Institutions, Workers, and the American Public
  • EconomicRecovery.gov – a resource for the American people to find help to keep their homes, find jobs and protect their savings

 

From The White House