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SBA Form 1919 (Borrower Information Form) is required, while SBA Form 1920 (Lender's Application for Guaranty) is a retired form, replaced by E-Tran for current 7(a) loan applications.
SBA Form 1919 collects essential eligibility and ownership information directly from the borrower. Historically, lenders completed Form 1920 to apply for the guaranty, but E-Tran electronic submission has replaced this. While Form 1920 is retired, understanding its historical role helps with older loan documentation.
A lender processes a new 7(a) loan application. The borrower must complete and sign SBA Form 1919. The lender then enters the loan information into the E-Tran system, which generates the guaranty application electronically, instead of completing a physical Form 1920.
7(a) Loan Program — Terms, Conditions, and Eligibility
U.S. Small Business Administration · Official SBA source
SOP 50 10 - Lender and Development Company Loan Programs
SBA Form 1919 - Borrower Information Form
SBA Form 1920 - Lender's Application for Guaranty (Retired Reference)
Last checked 2026-06-13. Official sources control — verify before relying on any rule for a live deal.
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 · SBA sources checked through 2026-06-13. DealRoom analysis of public SBA 7(a) lending records (FY2020–present). Grounded in the current SBA rulebook; verify against the official sources above before relying on it for a live deal. Not legal, tax, or financial advice, and not an approval decision.
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