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SBA Express Loans for Veterans
If you’re a veteran who wants to get an SBA Express loan , the Small Business Administration is committed to making the process as easy as possible. Through the SBA’s Veteran Advantage program, veterans and other qualified individuals, such as the widowed spouses of veterans, can qualify for a vari
If you’re a veteran who wants to get an SBA Express loan, the Small Business Administration is committed to making the process as easy as possible. Through the SBA’s Veteran Advantage program, veterans and other qualified individuals, such as the widowed spouses of veterans who died during service, can qualify for a variety of benefits, including an upfront discount on the SBA’s loan guaranty fee.
Fee Relief Under The SBA Veterans Advantage Program
.If you qualify for the SBA Veterans Advantage program, and you want to take out an SBA Express loan, your upfront guaranty fee will be reduced to 0%. For SBA 7(a) loans, veterans can get a 50% discount on all guaranty fees. This comes out to:
Loans between $125,001 and $150,000:
1.0% for loans with a term off more than 12 months
0.125% for loans with a term of 12 months or less
Loans between $150,001 and $300,000:
1.5% for loans with a term off more than 12 months
0.125% for loans with a term of 12 months or less
Loans between $150,001 and $300,000:
3.0% for loans between $300,001 and $700,000
3.75% for loans between $700,001 and $5 million (3.5% of amount guaranteed up to $1 million, and 3.75% for the guaranteed amount above $1 million)
0.25% for loans with a term of 12 months or less
Who Qualifies For The SBA Veterans Advantage Program?
In order to qualify for the SBA Veterans Advantage program, your business must be 51% owned by an eligible veteran. For the purposes of the program, eligible veterans include:
Veterans (except for those who have been dishonorably discharged)
Active duty service members enrolled in the Transition Assistance Program (TAP)
Current spouse of a veteran, active duty service member, reservist, or member of the National Guard
Widowed spouses of veterans or service members who died during service or as a result of service-related disabilities
Other SBA Benefits for Veterans
In addition to the SBA Veterans Advantage program, the Small Business Administration also offers a variety of other resources for veteran business owners. These include:
Boots to Business: Boots to business is an entrepreneurship training program developed by the SBA, and functions as a part of the Department of Defense’s Transition Assistance Program (TAP). Boots to Business helps service members transitioning to civilian life gain the skills to intelligently evaluate business concepts, create an effective business plan, and learn about the SBA’s various loan programs.
Office of Veteran’s Business Development: The Office of Veteran’s Business Development (OVBD), provides training, counseling and mentorship to veteran business owners, and provides policy recommendations to the SBA about how to make the SBA’s loan guarantee programs more available to veterans.
Veterans’ Business Outreach Centers: 19 organizations have partnered with the SBA to create Veterans’ Business Outreach Centers, or VBOCs in areas around the U.S. VBOCs help veteran entrepreneurs by providing training, mentoring, counseling, and referrals, and many host classes for the Boots to Business program.
Veteran Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship: This program, also known as V-WISE, helps train female veterans in entrepreneurship and small business management. V-WISE includes three phases of training, including an online course, an in-person training event, and continuing mentorship from experienced women entrepreneurs.
Related Questions
What are the eligibility requirements for SBA Express Loans for Veterans?
In order to qualify for the SBA Veterans Advantage program, your business must be 51% owned by an eligible veteran. For the purposes of the program, eligible veterans include:
- Veterans (except for those who have been dishonorably discharged)
- Active duty service members enrolled in the Transition Assistance Program (TAP)
- Current spouse of a veteran, active duty service member, reservist, or member of the National Guard
- Widowed spouses of veterans or service members who died during service or as a result of service-related disabilities
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What are the benefits of SBA Express Loans for Veterans?
The SBA Express Loan Program offers veterans a number of benefits, including:
- Lower interest rates than traditional loans
- Faster processing times
- No collateral required for loans up to $25,000
- No personal guarantees required for loans up to $25,000
- No fees for loans up to $25,000
- No prepayment penalties
For more information, please visit SBA Express Loans for Veterans and SBA 7a Loans Small Business Blog.
What documents are required to apply for SBA Express Loans for Veterans?
To apply for SBA Express Loans for Veterans, you will need to provide the following documents:
- Proof of military service
- Proof of ownership of the business
- Business tax returns for the past three years
- Personal tax returns for the past three years
- Business financial statements
- Business plan
- Personal financial statement
- Collateral documents
For more information, please visit SBA Express Loans for Veterans.
How long does it take to get approved for SBA Express Loans for Veterans?
SBA Express loans are very fast and typically take up to three days for a determination on your application. After that, funds will typically be dispersed in as few as 20 days.
Veterans may be eligible for SBA Express loans, and the approval timeline is the same as for other applicants.
SBA Microloans may be the fastest form of SBA funding, with an average closing time of 28-30 days. Plus, microloans don’t require businesses to have great credit.
What is the maximum loan amount for SBA Express Loans for Veterans?
The maximum loan amount for SBA Express Loans for Veterans is $5 million.
For loans between $300,001 and $700,000, the guaranty fee is 3.0%. For loans between $700,001 and $5 million, the guaranty fee is 3.75% (3.5% of amount guaranteed up to $1 million, and 3.75% for the guaranteed amount above $1 million).