SBA 7a Loan

We have several loan programs to fit almost any business need – but don’t worry about figuring out which program you need, we will do that for you. Learn more below about what makes Dakota Business Lending a great choice as a small business financing partner for lenders and borrowers.

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SBA 504

SBA ILP

SBA 7a

Rural Development IRP

DMF/Impact

Main Street

SBA 7a Community Advantage - Financing for Start-ups and Underserved Communities

Why choose an SBA 7a Community Advantage: The Community Advantage program is designed to provide a financing option for small business start‐ups in underserved communities. The SBA provides a 75 – 85% guarantee, providing participating lenders with more confidence in offering financing to riskier start‐up businesses. Community Advantage can be used to complement other loan programs.

Loan amounts: Up to $250,000

Down payment: Minimum 10%

Eligible projects:

Working capital
Equipment
Inventory
Real Estate – purchase, renovation, leasehold improvements
Business acquisition
Debt refinancing*

Collateral and security: All loans should be secured by the available assets of the borrower and its principals to the extent necessary to protect the interests of the lender.

Retail, service and agriculture: Annual sales not to exceed range of $750,000 to $33.5 million
Wholesale and manufacturing: Number of employees not to exceed range of 100 to 1,000
Terms:
Up to 10 years – Working capital/equipment
Up to 25 years – Real Estate
Varies – Debt Refinance

Rate: Variable, Maximum = Prime + 6%