SBA

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August 21, 2025

by a lender in Raleigh, NC, USA

As a forward thinking business leader understanding Equity injection requirements is crucial. Equity injection is the portion of funds that come directly from you the borrower, typically in the form of cash. For SBA loans it is often a requirement (with few exceptions). SBA allows for various equity injection options to cover the amount required, lets discuss further… -Cash from Savings- Personal savings/ cash are one of the most common forms. Keep receipts, bank statements or transfer records for every dollar used towards equity injection. -Gifted funds- if part of your funds are going to come from family or friends, a signed gift letter stating no repayment is expected will be required. -Retirement assets – ROBS or early retirement funds -Seller note- a portion of the equity injection can sometimes come from seller financing -Investors/ Minority partners- Equity from outside investors in exchange for partial ownership. Planning ahead allows you to address any potential gaps in funding or documentation without jeopardizing your loan approval timeline.
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from University of Missouri in Denver, CO, USA
Typically the SBA also allows personal loans including HELOCs although there needs to be ample cash flow in the deal
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Reply by a lender
in Raleigh, NC, USA
Hi Sean, Yes you're right, a personal loan such as a HELOC can be used as a source of equity injection as long as the repayment of that loan comes from another source other than the cash flow of the business.
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