Loan Document Checklist

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

Required Documents

2022, 2023, and 2024 Business Tax Returns*

2024 Personal Tax Return* for majority owner(s)

Business Bank Statements for the past six months

Business Debt Schedule, if applicable

Most Recent Business Credit Card(s) Statement(s), if applicable

Business Collateral Schedule, if applicable

* If you haven’t filed your 2024 taxes or if you operate as a sole proprietor, please reference the Additional Documents section below.

Additional Required Documents for Special Circumstances

  1. 2024 Proof of Extension
  2. 2021 Business Tax Return
  1. 2024 Proof of Extension
  2. 2023 Personal Tax Return
  1. 2023 Personal Tax Return
  2. 2024 Personal Tax Return

If 2024 Personal Tax Return is not yet available, please provide:

  1. 2024 Proof of Extension

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

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

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.

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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