U.S. Small Business Administration.
The SBA supports U.S. small businesses through lender-backed financing, investment capital, surety guarantees, disaster assistance, and partner-delivered counseling.
Services
What this organization provides.
- Loan Guarantees
- Business Financing
- Surety Guarantees
Directory records
Programs from this organization.
SBA 504 Loan Program
SBA 504 provides long-term, fixed-rate financing for eligible owner-occupied real estate, facilities, and major equipment through a Certified Development Company and lender.
SBA 7(a) Loan Program
SBA's main loan-guarantee program helps eligible small businesses finance real estate, working capital, equipment, refinancing, and ownership changes through participating lenders.
SBA Microloan Program
SBA-designated nonprofit intermediaries make microloans of up to $50,000 and provide business guidance to qualifying small businesses.
SBA Surety Bond Guarantee Program
SBA guarantees eligible bid, payment, performance, and ancillary bonds issued by authorized sureties so qualified small contractors can compete for bonded work.
Evidence
Official sources.
- 7(a) loansU.S. Small Business Administration · accessed 2026-07-10
- Illinois District OfficeU.S. Small Business Administration · accessed 2026-07-10