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Need funding for your small business?

  • Make a payment to SBA

    Learn how to make a payment on your SBA loan or check your account balance and due date.
  • Sign into your SBA account

    Check your account status, update your information, and get access to other portals.
  • Upcoming events

    SBA and our partners host virtual and in-person educational trainings to help start and grow your business.

Dec. 5 deadline approaching for NSBW nominations

Nominations must be submitted electronically by 4:00 p.m. ET on December 5. Awards will be presented in Washington, D.C., from May 4-5, 2025.

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How we help small businesses

  • Free business counseling

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    Get business advice from our partnering organizations and experts.
  • SBA-guaranteed business loans

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    Find an SBA lender near you to help fund your business.
  • Home & business disaster loans

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    Apply for a low-interest disaster loan to help recover from declared disasters.
  • Federal government contracting

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    Learn how to find and win small business government contracts.

Start and grow your business

Want to be an entrepreneur? Learn how to get started on your business in 10 steps.