Financing knowledge

SBA Community Advantage Lenders

The former Community Advantage pilot has ended. Community Advantage Small Business Lending Companies (CA SBLCs) participate in SBA 7(a) lending under current SBA rules.

Check current participation

Ask the lender to confirm its current SBA authority, geographic coverage and product availability. Do not rely on old pilot limits or assume that a named lender is still accepting applications.

Review current 7(a) requirements

Review the business purpose, repayment capacity and current 7(a) program requirements with the lender. My Business Loans is not the SBA and does not make approval decisions.

Check the official program details

Source: U.S. Small Business Administration. Program summaries checked October 8, 2026. Terms and eligibility can change; confirm current requirements with the SBA or participating lender.