Consider SBA-Sponsored Funding Opportunities

Second, find the right lender. Not all banks are equal SBA partners. Local banks and other select commercial financial firms comprise the distribution system for SBA loans. Not every lender is the

Your financial institution should know your region (if your business is dependent on the local economy) and your business industry. Select a lender with an established track record, specifically with the SBA product that best matches your company's current financial needs.

The SBA is there to help small business owners. Help yourself first by doing the appropriate research and by preparing thoroughly for your meeting with the SBA partner.

For the who, what, where, when, and how of the SBA and your small business, read Who Can Apply for an SBA Loan?, SBA Loan Key Requirements, Where to Get Help Before Applying for an SBA Loan, When to Apply for an SBA Loan, and How to Apply for an SBA Loan.