SBA Communication: What to Expect The SBA won't ask for personal information via third-party platforms. Phone calls and emails from the SBA are intended to inform you, not to ask for personal details.
COVID-19 EIDL is not forgivable.
As of January 2025, there are no plans to forgive outstanding SBA EIDL loans.
Individuals who own 20% or more of a small business applicant must provide an unlimited personal guaranty. SBA Lenders may use this form.
As of January 2025, there are no plans to forgive outstanding SBA EIDL loans. There are a variety of challenges involved with widespread forgiveness.
A wide range of banks are SBA-approved lenders and offer SBA loans. Based on data from fiscal year 2025, some of the top bank lenders that issue 7(a) loans include Huntington National Bank, Newtek Bank, Northeast Bank, Live Oak Bank, JPMorgan Chase Bank, TD Bank, BayFirst National Bank and Celtic Bank.
Startup Business Loans By Banks Name of the lenderInterest Rate HDFC Bank 10.75% p.a. onwards TATA Capital 16% onwards Kotak Mahindra 17% onwards (Fullerton India) SMFG India Credit 13% p.a. to 21% p.a.
Hardship Accommodation Plan. SBA is offering a Hardship Accommodation Plan (HAP) for COVID-19 EIDL borrowers experiencing short-term financial challenges.