SBA form
Published by U.S. Small Business Administration · Last checked by DealRoom: 2026-06-13
SBA Form 1919 is the borrower information and certification form every 7(a) applicant must complete. It collects ownership data, background information, certifications about prior government financing, and disclosures about criminal history or debarment. The form is also where borrowers certify that the information they provided is true and that they meet basic SBA eligibility requirements.
Every 20%-or-more owner of the borrowing entity must complete a Form 1919. Lenders are required to collect and review it before submitting a 7(a) loan application to the SBA. A single checkbox — disclosing a prior SBA loss — can trigger a mandatory decline. Buyers who understand the form in advance can prepare accurate disclosures and avoid surprises at the underwriting stage.
These DealRoom Q&A pages cite SBA Form 1919 directly.
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