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How to Use the WHEDA® Small Business Guarantee

These are the steps to follow if you are a business owner or potential business owner seeking financing:

  1. Develop a Business Plan.
    • Provides a blueprint for your business operation.
    • Details how you plan to accomplish your goals.
  2. Make an appointment with a WHEDA Small Business Guarantee (WSBG) Lender.
    • Complete the Loan Guarantee Application jointly with your lender.
  3. Additional documentation your lender will need to complete the application package:
    • personal financial statements from all individuals with a 20% or greater ownership interest in the business (the statement(s) must be completed, signed and dated within 90-days of the application date);
    • resumes of all owners and other key management personnel;
    • project documentation; i.e., Offer-to-Purchase, bids or cost estimates, business  purchase agreement;
    • (For an Existing Business) the last three years' audited or reviewed financial statements or Federal tax returns and all supporting schedules of the business;
    • (For an Existing Business) interim financial statements (Balance Sheet and Income  Statement) dated within 90-days of the application.
  4. Have your lender send the application package to WHEDA for review.
    • You can expect to receive a decision within 3 - 6 business days.
  5. Close your loan.