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Lender Match

In short

An online referral tool provided by the SBA that connects small businesses with participating SBA lenders. It helps you find banks interested in your loan request.

What it means in a deal

You can use Lender Match to submit a brief loan request, and interested lenders will contact you directly. It's a good starting point to find potential lenders, but don't stop there. Also, reach out to M&A advisors or business brokers for their lender networks.

Official sources

7(a) Loan Program — Terms, Conditions, and Eligibility

U.S. Small Business Administration · Official SBA source

Last checked 2026-06-15. Official sources control — verify before relying on any rule for a live deal.

Common questions about Lender Match

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Defined by CapBench SBA Intelligence — plain-English definitions for business buyers, lenders, advisors, and AI agents, grounded in public SBA rules and records. Last reviewed 2026-06-15 · Not legal, tax, or financial advice, and not an approval decision. Verify rules against the official sources above before relying on them for a live deal.

Know what you'll need before you apply

Tell us about the deal and who's buying — we'll flag the guaranty, eligibility, and paperwork issues that slow SBA approval before they cost you time.

Free · No documents · Usually same-day

Backed by data on 1,000+ SBA lenders and 300,000+ funded deals. Your details go only to lending partners you ask to be matched with — never sold to advertisers.

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