Introduction to SBA Lending

Learn how SBA loan programs help businesses access financing, how the SBA guarantee benefits lenders, and the key eligibility requirements for SBA-supported loans.

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Course Description


By the end of this course, you will able to answer questions such as:

Introduction to SBA Lending

When SBA Lending May Help

Basic SBA Eligibility Requirements

Size Standards and Affiliation

Eligible and Ineligible Businesses

Eligible Passive Companies

CLC Cumulative Assessment 4

The Credit Elsewhere Test

Eligible Uses of Loan Proceeds

SBA 7(a) Loan Options

Recognizing an SBA Lending Opportunity

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