Glossary · The loan itself
In short
This describes the SBA's role in providing financing when conventional lenders are unwilling or unable to do so on reasonable terms. It's not a sign of poor credit, but rather market necessity.
The SBA acts as a lender of last resort due to its "Credit Not Available Elsewhere rule." This means the SBA's guarantee is there to help small businesses that can't access capital through traditional channels. Don't view it as a negative; it's simply how the program is structured to support small business growth.
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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