The President’s proclamation was issued May 20 prior to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 47th annual observance of National Small Business Week in Washington, D.C. (May 23-25). A lender feels comfortable when he knows that the borrower is running his business knowledgeably; then, he finds no reason why he should not start financing these kinds of businesses. The SBA itself does not make the loans, but rather it guarantees a portion of the loans that are administered by commercial lending institutions. If you don’t have perfect credit, you can mitigate it by providing a thorough business plan, collateral, a higher co-investment in the project, a cosigner, etc. However, you must be aware that the high interest rates on these loans can hamper the profitability of your company.
Small business is the lifeblood of the American economy and a significant generator of employment, creating more than 64 percent of new jobs, …
