Business Development Financing  (2024)

FAQs

What is a business development loan? ›

The Business Development Loan Program assists new and existing businesses to obtain loans that have a higher degree of risk than would normally be acceptable to a lending institution. It may be used to start or expand a new business or for refinancing.

SBA Express loans, part of the SBA's 7(a) loan program, offer the easiest application process and the fastest approval times among all SBA loans. These loans, with payoff periods as long as 25 years, are designed for purposes such as refinancing debt, buying equipment, or improving real estate.

Eligibility requirements

Normally, businesses must meet SBA size standards, be able to repay, and have a sound business purpose. Even those with bad credit may qualify for startup funding. The lender will provide you with a full list of eligibility requirements for your loan.

A Small Business Administration (SBA) loan is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration, which allows financial institutions to provide business loans with more favorable terms or more flexible underwriting criteria than conventional loans.

While getting a business loan can be difficult since most require strong personal and business credit scores, reliable cash flow and at least two years in business, there are alternatives available to obtain the cash you need.

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The most common reasons SBA loans are denied are poor credit, too much existing debt, or insufficient collateral. Other reasons include: Prior bankruptcy. Negative taxable income.

SBA-qualified lenders usually set their own criteria when assessing your eligibility. Most lenders will require a minimum FICO score of 620 or higher for their SBA Loans.

The minimum credit score required for an SBA loan depends on the type of loan. For SBA Microloans, the minimum credit score is typically between 620-640. For SBA 7(a) loans, the minimum credit score is typically 640, but borrowers may find greater success if they can boost their credit score into the 680+ range.

SBA loans are generally attractive to small business owners because of their guaranties and interest rate caps. However, drawbacks include long loan closing processes and collateral requirements.

Why do SBA loans get denied? ›

Poor credit, insufficient cash flow, lack of a business plan and other issues can prevent you from securing a small business loan. It can be disappointing when you get denied a business loan, but a denial doesn't mean it's the end of the road.

It's important to note that all SBA loans require some form of collateral from the borrower. Lenders of SBA loans need to meet the administration's minimum requirements, but make final small business loan collateral determinations on a case-by-case basis.

Prospective borrowers have three options: business term loan, line of credit or SBA loan. Funding Circle term loans range from $25,000 to $500,000 with repayment terms from six months to five years. If you choose to apply for a business line of credit, you can access credit lines between $6,000 and $100,000.

Each program carries different interest rates and repayment schedules for your SBA loan payments. As a general rule, though, you can expect this type of small business financing to have attractive terms and predictable monthly payments.

Demand letters typically specify that you must pay what you owe on your loan within 60 days. If you still haven't paid within these 60 days, the SBA will turn over your account to the US Department of the Treasury.

Prohibited uses of SBA 504 loan funds include: Working capital or inventory: The funds cannot be used to finance short-term operational needs. Speculative real estate investments: Investing in real estate for potential future gains — rather than for business operations — is not allowed.

SBA loans have much longer terms than the average conventional business loan. As a result, the monthly payments are often much lower with SBA loans. SBA loans are also structured to be fully amortized with no balloon payments.

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Maximum SBA loan amount: Loans are generally capped at $5 million. Certain eligible energy-efficient or manufacturing projects may qualify for more than one 504 loan up to $5.5 million each.