Loans & Grants
- Small Business Loans
- What SBA Offers to Help Small Businesses Grow
- SBA Loan Programs
- General Small Business Loans: 7(a)
- Microloan Program
- Real Estate & Equipment Loans: CDC/504
- Disaster Loans
- Types of Disaster Loans
- Disaster Loan Fact Sheets
- Applying For A Disaster Loan
- Paper Forms for Disaster Loan Applications
- Current Disaster Declarations
- Disaster Loans Use of Proceeds
- Disaster Policies and Procedures
- Office of Disaster Assistance Employment
- 2012 Drought Disaster Assistance
- 2012 Hurricane Recovery Information
- Additional Resources
- Hurricane Sandy Procurement Information
- For the Media
- How to Prepare Your Loan Application
- Find Small Business Loans
- Grants
- Other Financial Assistance
How to Prepare Your Loan Application
Each SBA loan program has its own eligibility criteria and application process. However, as you prepare to submit your paperwork, you will need to gather and prepare similar documentation.
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Credit Factors
This section provides important information about the factors that lenders take into consideration when reviewing loan applications.
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Determining Your Financing Needs
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Business Loan Checklist