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SBA loan for Vet's: Patriot Express 615-625-5274 TM Holdings Group

Patriot Express

The Patriot Express Program is designed for small businesses that are 51 percent or more owned/controlled by veterans or members of the military community.

About the Program

Maximum Loan Amount:

$500,000

Maximum SBA Guaranty %: Follows SBA standard 7(a) guarantee percentages
Interest Rate: Rate may be fixed or variable; lenders and borrowers can negotiate interest rate, but lenders may not charge more than 2.25 % over prime rate for loans of less than seven years and 2.75 % over prime for loans greater than seven years; lenders may charge 1 % more for loans of $50,000 or less and 2 % more for loans of $25,000 or less.
Eligibility Decision:

Must meet standard SBA 7(a) loan eligibility and must be 51 % or more owned/controlled by:

  • Veteran (other than dishonorably discharged);
  • Active Duty Military: potential retiree within 24 months of separation and discharging Active Duty member within 12 months of discharge (TAP eligible);
  • Reservist and National Guard;
  • Current spouse of above or spouse of service member or veteran who died of a service-connected disability.
Revolving Lines of Credit: Up to seven years with maturity extensions permitted at the outset.
SBA Turnaround Time Within 36 hours
Forms: Streamlined: Lender primarily uses own forms and procedures.
Collateral: Lenders are not required to take collateral for loans up to $25,000; may use their existing collateral policy for loans over $25,000 up to $350,000, but must take available collateral for loans greater than $350,000.
Credit Decision By lender.
Purchase May request expedited SBA purchase on small loans or in situations where liquidation may be delayed.
Posted Thursday Jul 22