Glossary · People and paperwork
In short
E-Tran is the SBA's online system where lenders submit loan applications and servicing requests. It's how your loan officially gets processed and tracked by the SBA.
Your lender uses E-Tran to submit your SBA 7(a) loan application, receive an SBA loan number, and get the official loan authorization. All critical updates, like changes to the loan terms or approval of certain actions, also happen through E-Tran. It's the digital backbone for SBA loan administration, so expect your lender to be well-versed in using it efficiently.
13 CFR Part 120 — Business Loans
Office of the Federal Register · Federal regulation
SOP 50 10 — Lender and Development Company Loan Programs
U.S. Small Business Administration · SBA Standard Operating Procedure
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