Loan Document Checklist

Expedite your loan review by gathering the following documents. We’ll request these files after you submit your loan application.

Documents for Businesses In Operation for 1+ Years

  1. 2022 & 2023 Business Tax Return
  2. 2023 Personal Tax Return for majority owner(s)
  3. Business Bank Statements for the previous three months

If you haven’t filed your 2023 taxes, please reference the Additional Documents for Special Circumstances section.

  1. 2022 & 2023 Business Tax Return
  2. 2023 Personal Tax Return for majority owner(s)
  3. Business Bank Statements for the previous three months
  4. Business Debt Schedule if applicable

If you haven’t filed your 2023 taxes, please reference the Additional Documents for Special Circumstances section.

2023 Taxes Not Yet Filed

  1. 2023 Proof of Extension
  2. Full Year 2023 Profit & Loss Statement

Other Business Documents

  1. Corporate Bylaws / Operating Agreement if applicable
  2. Active Lease Agreement if applicable
  3. Schedule of Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment if applicable

Affiliated Business(es)

  1. Most Recent Affiliated Business Tax Return if your business(es) meet SBA affiliation criteria

Majority Owner is not a U.S. Citizen

  1. If a 20% or more owner is not a U.S. citizen, but is a lawful permanent resident, the following are required:   
    1. Copy of Permanent Resident Card (front and back)   
    2. USCIS Verification & Authorization Letter  
      • Note: Please note that once your application is submitted, we will provide you with the USCIS Verification & Authorization Letter for you to complete. Please physically sign this form with blue ink and return to us.

Documents for Startup Businesses

  1. Business Bank Statements for the previous two to three months, as available
  2. 2023 Personal Tax Return for majority owner(s)
  3. Business Tax Return if filed
If you haven’t filed your 2023 personal taxes, please provide your 2022 personal tax returns and your 2023 proof of extension

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To qualify for an SBA 7(a) small business loan, your business must be:

  1. U.S.-based and operated
  2. Owner supported / owner funded
  3. Eligible per the SBA’s requirements

Your loan amount will determined by the business’ average annual revenue, FICO score, and years in business