Program overview
How SBA Community Advantage's diversity lending program works.
SBA program providing loans up to $250,000 to small businesses in underserved markets. 85% SBA guarantee. Interest capped at Prime + 6%.
Certifications accepted
Which certifications qualify a business for this program.
SBA Community Advantage's diversity lending program is open to businesses holding any of the certifications below. Lenders verify the certification at underwriting, so the certificate needs to be active and in good standing at the time you apply.
Underwriting requirements
Minimums SBA Community Advantage sets at application.
Small businesses in underserved markets. Women, minorities, and veterans prioritized.
What else this certification opens
Corporate buyers that accept the same certifications.
The certifications SBA Community Advantage accepts also unlock the corporate supplier diversity programs below. So the same certification that gets you working capital here can register you as a supplier with these companies.
