Part A · Startup-specific scheme
SBA International Trade Loan (International Trade Loan)
Small Business Administration
Loan / Credit
Growth / ScalingMarket Access & IP
Trade & ExportManufacturing
A 7(a) loan variant specifically for businesses developing new export markets, expanding existing ones, or needing to modernize to compete against imports, with a higher SBA guarantee than a standard 7(a) loan.
Type of support
Loan / Credit
Best suited for
Growth / Market Access
Headline amount
Up to $5,000,000
How much
Up to $5M (up to 90% guarantee for manufacturers)
Objectives
Improve the competitive position of small exporters and import-affected businesses through larger, longer-term guaranteed financing than Export Express offers.
Who can apply?
- Small business under SBA size standards.
- Loan proceeds must support export expansion or competitiveness against import competition.
- Terms up to 25 years depending on use of funds.
What do you get?
- Loans up to $5 million.
- Guarantee up to 90% for small manufacturers (up from the standard 75%).
- Usable for facilities, equipment, working capital, debt refinance, or business acquisition tied to trade competitiveness.
How to apply
Apply through an SBA-participating 7(a) lender, submitting SBA Form 4 and required exhibits.
Key links
Details as most recently confirmed against the official source linked above. Deadlines, amounts and windows change — verify on the official portal before applying.