The US Small Business Administration (SBA) assists eligible borrowers in accessing SBA-backed financing. The loan guarantees competitive terms, lower down payments, and continued customer support, depending on the lender. It is, therefore, the best option for starting a business if you don’t have capital or if you require cash to expand an ongoing business.  

Capital access is one of the most prominent hurdles startups and small enterprises face when running their businesses. The Small Business Administration (SBA) assists small businesses to stay afloat by providing financial counseling, contracting expertise, and business loans. It runs several programs and offers various resources to help these businesses to break even and remain viable. 

As we have established thus far, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is designed to help you get the funding you need to start, purchase or expand your small business. Though the SBA does not lend money directly, it does back and supervise the lending process, removing much of the uncertainty for both lenders and applicants alike. This article provides a brief overview of each of the SBA’s four main loan programs. I will be discussing each loan program in more detail at a later date.