Preparing for SBA Financing | Houston Center SBDC

Access to capital is critical for starting, sustaining, and growing a small business. This informative session will provide an overview of SBA-backed loan programs and what lenders look for when evaluating financing requests. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the 5 C’s of Credit, how to prepare to approach a lender, and how to identify SBA-approved lenders. The workshop will also highlight valuable local and national resources designed to help small businesses become loan-ready and successfully secure funding.

Highlights:

• Types of SBA loan programs
• The 5 C’s of credit
• What matters most to lenders
• How to find SBA approved lenders
• Resources that can help

This session is intended for aspiring entrepreneurs, startup businesses, and existing small business owners seeking financing to launch, stabilize, or expand their operations.

Speaker:

      Winston Labbé, Deputy District Director, SBA, Houston District Office

It is imperative to add centeric@ic.sbdc.uhbauer.org to your approved senders' list to be able to receive event confirmations and links.

Please Note:

• Each person attending an event must have their own account. Multiple people may not register under one account.
• The SBDC reserves the right to cancel a class for insufficient enrollment, weather emergencies, and other unforeseen circumstances. Should a cancellation occur, we will use the email you provided to contact you.
• Preregistration is highly recommended. If an event is canceled or postponed and you have not preregistered, we will not be able to contact you.
• If you choose to register at the door, you will need your mobile device to complete your registration otherwise you will not be allowed to attend.
• Satisfactory meeting room temperatures are difficult to maintain. Always bring a sweater or jacket to ensure comfort.
• No children under the age of 16 are allowed in the workshop.
• Only service animals allowed - If you need to bring a service animal with you to a workshop please contact us ahead of time.
• Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the UH SBDC at (713) 752-8488 for accommodations, or if you have questions about this class.