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
- 2023 & 2024 Business Tax Return
- Most Recent Personal Tax Return for majority owner(s)
- Business Bank Statements for the previous three months
If you haven’t filed your 2024 taxes or operate as a sole proprietor, please reference the Additional Documents for Special Circumstances section.
- 2023 & 2024 Business Tax Return
- Most Recent Personal Tax Return for majority owner(s)
- Business Bank Statements for the previous three months
- Business Debt Schedule if applicable
If you haven’t filed your 2024 taxes or operate as a sole proprietor, please reference the Additional Documents for Special Circumstances section.
2024 Business Taxes Not Yet Filed
- Full Year 2024 Profit & Loss Statement
Operate as a Sole Proprietor
- 2023 Personal Tax Return
- 2024 Personal Tax Return
- If 2024 Personal Tax Return is not yet available, please provide a Full Year 2024 Profit & Loss for the Business
Other Business Documents
- Corporate Bylaws / Operating Agreement if applicable
- Active Lease Agreement if applicable
- Schedule of Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment if applicable
Affiliated Business(es)
- Most Recent Affiliated Business Tax Return if your business(es) meet SBA affiliation criteria
Majority Owner is not a U.S. Citizen
- If a 20% or more owner is not a U.S. citizen, but is a lawful permanent resident, the following are required:
- Copy of Permanent Resident Card (front and back)
- 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
- Business Bank Statements for the previous two to three months, as available
- Most Recent Personal Tax Return for majority owner(s)
- Business Tax Return if filed
- IRS EIN Letter
If you haven’t filed your 2024 personal taxes, please provide your 2023 personal tax returns
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