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This is not a problem if your spouse is a veteran. It is recommended that you obtain legal counsel if your partner is not a veteran. Examples of “negative control,” where non-Veterans may or may not have authority over the Veteran owner, are provided by VA regulation. The details are explained in 38 CFR Part 74. 4(i)(2). The Center for Verification and Evaluation will closely assess each owner’s relationship throughout the examination review process.
- Get help with all the necessary paperwork and registration to bid on government contracts by getting in touch with your local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) if you are already open for business and wish to sell to the federal government. Please visit the PTAC website to find an office that is close to you.
- Please visit the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) website and get in touch with your local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) if you need help launching a business.
- For assistance in starting a business, service-disabled veterans can visit the websites of the SBDC and the Veterans Business Outreach Program.
No, VA does not provide loans for businesses. The Small Business Administration (SBA) has a special loan program for Veterans called “Patriot Express.” We recommend that owners work with the Small Business Development Center to ensure they have the documents necessary to apply for the program. Details are available at http://www.sba.gov/patriotexpress. If have service-connected disability rating, please refer to the Business Outreach Program website, otherwise visit the SBDC website.
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- Email only: vetbiz@va; Mail only: 810 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20420 OSDBU Call Center: 1-866-584-2344 gov Hours: 8 a. m. –6 p. m. (Eastern) .
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FAQ
How much can you borrow from VA business loan?
Applying for a business loan for veterans is open to all active and retired military personnel as well as their families, and you and your partners can each receive up to $350,000! VA Mortgage Loans up to $417,000 with no down payment. Veterans can receive business loans up to $350,000 with terms ranging from one to five years.
What credit score do you need for a VA business loan?
Compared to conventional loans given to non-veterans, VA business loans have better terms, lower fees, and lower interest rates. These loans have a minimum credit score of 685 and require at least two years of business history, despite being highly sought after.
Is it hard for a veteran to get a business loan?
Veteran business owners have faced difficulties obtaining funding for their enterprises in recent years, similar to other small business owners, as banks have tightened their lending standards and approved fewer loans following the financial crisis of 2008–2009.
Can you use VA loan for a business?
No, VA does not provide loans for businesses. Veteran-only loans are available through the Small Business Administration (SBA) through the “Patriot Express” program. It is advised that owners consult the Small Business Development Center to make sure they have the paperwork needed in order to submit an application for the program.
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https://www.va.gov/osdbu/faqs/entrepreneurs.asp
https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/grow-your-business/veteran-owned-businesses