SBA 7(a) Small / Express Loans

Fast Capital.
Up to $500K.

SBA Express loans are built for speed. Less paperwork, faster decisions, and SBA-capped rates — for businesses that need working capital without the wait.

  • $100K to $500K  loan amounts
  • Rates from 10.5%  SBA-capped APR
  • 10-year terms  for low monthly payments
  • 0% down payment  required
  • Streamlined process  fewer docs, faster close
  • 100% free  for borrowers
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$500K
Max Loan
10.5%
Rates From
10 Yrs
Max Term
0%
Down Payment

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$320M+
Total Funded
126
Deals Closed
7 Days
Avg. to Term Sheet
50+
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Current SBA Express Environment.

What the SBA Express lending market looks like right now.

Page data as of: June 11, 2026 at 09:07:58 PM CDT

SBA Express Rate Range
10.50% – 13.50%

Prime + up to 6.5% for loans under 7 years. SBA-capped — lenders cannot charge more.

Max Loan Amount
$500K

Hard cap for the Express program. Over $500K requires standard 7(a) — we do both.

Down Payment
0%

No down payment required for Express working capital. The business cash flow supports the loan.

Min SBSS Score
155

The SBA small business scoring threshold for Express eligibility. Pulled automatically by lenders.

Avg. Days to Term Sheet
48–72 hrs

Fastest in the SBA product lineup. Lenders make their own credit decision — no SBA review required.

Avg. Days to Close
30–45 days

Streamlined documentation and faster lender decision-making mean quicker closings.

SBSS Score

The SBA Small Business Scoring Service (SBSS) score must be at least 155 for Express loans. Lenders pull this automatically — no action needed from you.

Speed Advantage

Express loans skip the standard SBA credit memo process. Lenders make their own credit decision, which is why approvals can come in 48–72 hours.

Collateral

Express loans under $50K require no collateral. Above $50K, lenders take available business assets but generally don't require real estate for deals under $500K.

Best Use Cases

Equipment, working capital, and small buildouts are the most common Express use cases. Not available for acquisitions — those require standard 7(a).

How Much Can You Borrow with SBA Express?

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Four Steps to Funded.

We handle the heavy lifting. You focus on running your business.

Step 01

Tell Us What You Need

Fill out a quick form. We review your situation and assess your fit — no credit pull required.

Step 02

We Go to Multiple Lenders

We take your file to our SBA Express lender network simultaneously and collect competing term sheets.

Step 03

You Pick the Best Offer

We walk you through each term sheet. You choose the best rate and terms. When lenders compete, you win.

Step 04

Close and Get Funded

We coordinate closing from start to finish. SBA Express loans typically fund in 30 to 45 days.

Do You Qualify?

SBA Express loans have streamlined requirements compared to traditional 7(a) loans. Here's what most lenders look for.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Minimum $250K annual revenue
  • Minimum $30K annual profit
  • Credit score of 650 or higher
  • SBSS score of at least 155
  • 3+ years in business
  • No bankruptcies in the last 4 years
  • All business and personal debts current
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident
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Documents You'll Need

  • 3 years of business tax returns
  • 3 years of personal tax returns
  • Year-to-date income statement and balance sheet
  • Current business debt schedule
  • 3 months of business bank statements
  • Articles of organization or incorporation
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