Cal Poly CIE SBDCServing San Luis Obispo County
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Speaker: Kay Mardon, Lender Relations Specialist (SBA)

The U.S. Small Business Administration helps small businesses get funding by setting guidelines for loans and reducing lender risk. These SBA-backed loans make it easier for small businesses to get the funding they need. Learn how SBA loan programs can help you Start, Grow, and Expand your business.

  • 7(a) Loans - A group of SBA loans which guarantee portions of the total amount, cap interest rates, and limit fees.
  • 504 Loans - Long-term, fixed-rate financing to purchase or repair real estate, equipment, machinery, or other assets.
  • Microloans -The smallest loan program, providing $50,000 or less to help businesses start up and expand.
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Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and a Grant with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA or the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the California SBDC closest to you.