SBA Loans
Starting or expanding your business?
An SBA loan may be for you.
Look to 1st Source for the kind of help we’ve provided hundreds of businesses just like yours.
1st Source SBA Specialists are known for helping more business owners secure their loans quickly and with less hassle. As a certified Preferred Small Business Administration Lender*, we know how to navigate the application process and recommend the right option for you.
SBA Awards
- Indiana SBA Community Lender 'Gold Level Award' recipient 2013-2019
- Named 2019 'Rural Lender of the Year' by Indiana SBA
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Understanding SBA Loans |
Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy. To that end, the federal government created the Small Business Administration in 1953 to assist and advance the interests of small businesses.
Many businesses face challenges in obtaining capital from time to time. Often, the guaranty that an SBA loan carries with it is enough to approve a loan that may otherwise be deemed “too risky” under conventional standards. For a conventional business loan to be approved, it must typically meet the lender’s own internal credit policies. These policies differ from lender to lender, but they generally cover such matters as:
An SBA guaranty is often the solution to all of these concerns!
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The SBA works by ensuring access to capital for eligible small businesses by partnering with a large network of financial institutions – including 1st Source Bank - to facilitate lending.
To obtain funding for your business through an SBA loan, you must apply with a participating financial institution . . . like 1st Source Bank.
Improved Access to CreditMany businesses face challenges in obtaining capital from time to time. Often, the guaranty that an SBA loan carries with it is enough to approve a loan that may otherwise be deemed “too risky” under conventional standards. For a conventional business loan to be approved, it must typically meet the lender’s own internal credit policies. These policies differ from lender to lender, but they generally cover such matters as:
- Collateral
Many lenders seek adequate collateral that could be liquidated if necessary at some point in the future. - Industry Risk
Lenders may vary as to which industries they are more comfortable lending to based on their tolerance for risk. - Start-up Businesses
Start-ups are generally considered to be higher risk because there’s no historical information to support their viability; the lender is basing its decision solely on projections and assumptions. - Adequate Owner Investment or Cash Injection
Many lenders' credit policies have guidelines that require certain amounts of owner investment, which helps ensure that the owner is equally as committed to the transaction. - Purpose of Loan
Businesses sometimes have a true cash need (such as leasehold improvements) that generally have no collateral value to a lender. - Business Acquisitions
Lending for a business acquisition may not fit into standards set by many credit policies either. The reason differs from one acquisition to another, but generally it is related to one of the reasons already mentioned.
An SBA guaranty is often the solution to all of these concerns!
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The SBA Loan Advantage |
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The 1st Source Advantage |
*Approved to offer SBA loan products under SBA’s [Preferred Lender/Express; Lender/Certified; or Lender/Microloan] programs.
SBA Loans Help
A number of factors go into approving an SBA loan. 1st Source has certain credit policies in place that need to be met. But in the case of an SBA loan, some of those requirements are relaxed. We still need to ensure that we are meeting all SBA credit and eligibility requirements, but your SBA Relationship Specialist is trained to guide you through the process and advocate on your behalf.
Whether you prefer to apply online, over the phone or in person, we make your application experience as convenient and hassle-free as possible. It is often best to discuss your specific needs with an SBA Relationship Specialist when getting started so they can understand all of your needs and offer the best guidance. You can connect with one any way you like, by email, online chat or phone.
Because the SBA guaranty programs are designed to assist small businesses with gaining access to financing when it might not otherwise be available, this is one area that the SBA can be very flexible on. The collateral required depends on the specific SBA loan program and both the amount and purpose of your loan. Most often, only collateral that is available to be pledged will be required for the loan approval.
It depends. The credit history of the business owner(s) is one of many factors taken into consideration in the underwriting process. It is an important one, however, as both we and the SBA must be reasonably assured that the loan can be repaid. In the event a low personal credit score results in your loan not being approved this time, your SBA Relationship Specialist often can provide you the steps to take to make the necessary improvements to ensure a positive outcome the next time around.
The turnaround time varies depending on a few variables, such as the loan amount, the recommended SBA program type and purpose of the loan. Because we are a preferred provider, the SBA process adds only about two additional days to our standard process for conventional loans. So basically, as soon as we get the necessary information from you, we move your application on to the next level as soon as possible.