Loans Start or expand your business with loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration.

Loans guaranteed by SBA range from small to large and can be used for most business purposes, including long-term fixed assets and operating capital. Some loan programs set restrictions on how …

We support America's small businesses. The SBA connects entrepreneurs with lenders and funding to help them plan, start and grow their business.

Aug 19, 2025 · Financial counseling resources SBA offers free or low-cost counseling for small businesses through its national network of Resource Partners. These partner organizations may be …

Aug 21, 2024 · To apply for a microloan, work with an SBA-approved intermediary in your area. SBA-approved lenders make all credit decisions and set all terms for your microloan.

Get information on loan payments, program data and archived content for SBA’s COVID-era relief programs.

May 30, 2025 · The 7 (a) loan program is SBA's primary business loan program for providing financial assistance to small businesses.

Aug 15, 2025 · SBA can provide loans to help cover the costs and expenses that your business would have been able to handle if the disaster did not happen. The EIDL amount will depend on how much …

Find out about SBA's limited small business grants for scientific research, community promotion of entrepreneurship, and exporting.

Find out how to certify your small business, and qualify for contracts reserved for firms that meet certain socio-economic conditions.