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FEDERAL

SBA 7(a) Loan Program for Pittsburgh Businesses

Federal loan guarantees for Pittsburgh small businesses seeking working capital, equipment, acquisition, or expansion financing.

About this program

The SBA 7(a) program helps small businesses access financing through participating lenders by providing federal loan guarantees. Pittsburgh businesses can use 7(a) proceeds for working capital, equipment, inventory, acquisition, debt refinance, or eligible expansion costs.

Eligibility

For-profit small businesses operating in the United States that meet SBA size, use-of-proceeds, credit elsewhere, owner equity, and repayment requirements.

Requirements

  • Apply through an SBA-approved lender
  • Provide business financials, tax returns, business plan, collateral information, and use-of-funds documentation
  • Meet SBA eligibility and lender repayment requirements