Apply In Person:

1. To Apply for Micro Loans (SBA), the applicant has to approach the U.S Small Business Administration link

   NOTE: Enter the Zip Code and click the “Search” button to check the regional address.

2. Microloans are available through certain non-profit, community-based organizations that are experienced in lending and business management assistance.
3. To get microloan, the applicant has to work with an SBA – approved intermediary.
4. To check the local areas, please check the given following link

   NOTE: To get the regional address select the state.

5. Applicant has to visit the office with the request letter and the necessary documents.
6. Make sure that the applicant has to attach all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
7. The authority will review the documents and further guidelines about the details will be intimate by the respective officers.
8. Fee details for this procedure is mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
9. SBA-approved lenders make all credit decisions and set all terms for the microloan.
10. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Business details
• Business license
• Request letter

U.S Small Business Administration
Contact - 800-827-5722
Hep desk mail - answerdesk@sba.gov
Timing - Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET.
Contact link

NOTE: Enter the Zip Code and click the “Search” button to check the regional address.

• Each intermediary lender has its own lending and credit requirements. Generally, intermediaries require some type of collateral as well as the personal guarantee of the business owner.
• For more details about the eligibility is given in the following link

• Fee details link
  

NOTE: Scroll down to check the details.

• Check the payment options link

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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• Applicant must complete the application form before submitting. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicant must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Name
• Nationality
• Resident Status
• NRIC/FIN/Passport No
• Employment Pass
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Residential Address
• Residential No
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Educational Qualifications

• The microloan program provides loans up to $50,000 to help small businesses and certain not-for-profit childcare centres start up and expand. The average microloan is about $13,000.
• SBA provides funds to specially designated intermediary lenders, which are non-profit community-based organizations with experience in lending as well as management and technical assistance. These intermediaries administer the Microloan program for eligible borrowers.

• For more details link

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

• Link
  

Microloans can be used for a variety of purposes that help small businesses expand. Use them when need is less than $50,000 to rebuild, re-open, repair, enhance, or improve your small business.
Examples include:

• Working capital
• Inventory
• Supplies
• Furniture
• Fixtures
• Machinery
• Equipment

Proceeds from an SBA microloan cannot be used to pay existing debts or to purchase real estate.