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Once Pre-approved Documents needed to Fund your loan

Once a bank has pre-approved your business loan (based on your earnings and credit), you should be aware that additional document verification will be required before the loan can be finalized. These steps ensure all information provided is accurate and meets the bank’s lending criteria prior to closing the loan. Being prepared for these requests is the difference between closing your loan swiftly or feeling inundated and overwhelmed. Herein is what is routinely needed:

Disclaimer

Please be advised that SBA-Express.com and its Parent Company, Fiscal Resource Consulting, Inc. are not affiliated with the United States Small Business Association. They are, however, affiliated with several SBA Bank and Non-Bank SBA credit providers- and possess a strong knowledge relating to Partner lender portfolio preferences. Accordingly, this website and marketplace match Businesses to Partner lenders most likely to approve their credit requests based on credit, earnings, industry type, and other pertinent information. While many of the facilitated loans and credit lines require an SBA Guarantee (typically through a preferred lender provider), there are instances where recommended banks will lend to businesses conventionally.

Use of Proceeds Explanation Form

Lenders need to understand what the proceeds of the loan are being apportioned properly within compliance guidelines.

Standard SBA Forms

Lenders require specific SBA-standard forms for all owners with 20% or more ownership:

SBA Form 1919 (Borrower Information Form):

Detailed info on the business, its history, and its owners.

SBA Form 413 (Personal Financial Statement):

A snapshot of personal assets, liabilities, and income for all guarantors.

Legal and Entity Documents

To verify your business’s legal standing, you will need to submit Corporate and Legal documentation to verify ownership and ability to borrow:

Formation Documents:

Articles of Incorporation, Operating Agreements, or Bylaws.

Business Licenses:

Any local, state, or federal licenses required to operate where applicable.

Commercial Lease:

A copy of your current lease or a signed Letter of Intent (LOI) for a new location where applicable.

Insurance and additional
Closing requirements:
Obtaining/verifying Certificates of Insurance with specific endorsements as it relates to General Liability, Business Personal Property and Workers Comp.

Workers Compensation Insurance Certificate:

Minimum is typically: $1MM per occurrence / $2MM aggregate.

 

Business Personal Property OR Inland Marine: ACORD 28 form, endorsing the bank as Lenders Loss Payable and Certificate Holder. (Note: Only this specific certification will be accepted—Loss Payee will be rejected-important to note with Insurance Brokers)

 

All covered locations are explicitly included on the certificate.

General Liability

ACORD 25 form, with the bank listed as additional insured and certificate holder.

Worker’s Compensation

Insurance endorsing the bank as Certificate Holder Please ensure the business location(s) are included in the description: Also, confirm that the entity name matches the registration with the Secretary of State:

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