Changes

*In 2015 the SBA approved 63,461 7(a) loans for a sum of $23.58b at an average of $371k. The total of all loans guaranteed was $111.769b with a bad debt rate (called charged off) of less than 1 per cent. [http://www.brw.com.au/p/business/why_we_should_clone_america_small_Y2ehdTvAi81O87SOECPr9H| ]

*7(a) program is targeted towards larger companies with 2-3 years of experience. This loan is not geared towards startups or "smaller" large businesses, as evidenced by the average loan size of $317,000. [http://www.brw.com.au/p/business/why_we_should_clone_america_small_Y2ehdTvAi81O87SOECPr9H| ]

==8(a) Business Development Program==

*Target towards certified socially and economically disadvantaged companies (socially disadvantaged meaning racially and/or ethnically disadvantaged).

*Intended to supply funds for asset purchases (i.e., land or equipment)

*Like the 7(a) program, the 504 program is restricted to small businesses with less than $7 million in tangible net worth and less than $2.5 million in net income. However, since funds from 504 loans can't be used for working capital or inventory, consolidating or repaying debt, or refinancing, this program tends to exclude most service businesses that need to purchase land or equipment. [http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/79254| ]

==7(m) Microloan Program==

*Intended to provide "small" loans of up to $35,000 that can be used for a broad range of purposes to start and grow a business.

*Export Working Capital Program provides short-term working capital to small, export businesses.

*DELTA program provides both financial and technical assistance to help businesses dependent on defense installations transition to civilian markets.