Finding an SBA Office and SBA Lenders Near You

It is relatively easy to locate your local SBA office. The SBA has at least one district office in every state. A list of these offices can be found at www.sba.gov/aboutsba/dis_offices.html.

In conjunction with the district offices, there are local SBA resources in each state. A list of the local offices and the resources can be found at www.sba.gov/regions/states.html. Information about the SBA can also be found in your local library or a special interest business library.

To speak to an SBA representative about any of the SBA loan programs, call 1-800-8ASK-SBA (the SBA Answer Desk).

Business Information Centers (BICs)
Business Information Centers (BICs) are supported by local SBA offices and offer resources to assist businesses with basic start-up and development issues.

Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs)
Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) are administered by the SBA and provide management assistance to small business owners. They offer one-stop assistance to small businesses and individuals in the form of counseling, training, and technical assistance.

The SBDC Program is a cooperative effort pulling together the resources of the private sector, the academic community, and federal, state, and local governments.

There are now 63 Lead SBDCs, with at least one in every state, and including offices in the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Each of the Centers tailors its assistance to the local communication and the needs of individual clients while working in cooperation with the local SBA district offices.

Together with an SBA Certified Development Company, the SBDCs can help you prepare your SBA loan application or assist you with any other questions about the SBA. Anyone who is interested in starting a small business or in expanding an already existing business is eligible to use the services of an SBDC.

For a list of SBDCs in your area, go to www.sba.gov/sbdc/index.html.

The SBA Web Site (www.sba.gov) lists all types of lenders for the various SBA Business Loan Programs.