Money to buy materials and build when you already have an order or contract.
Contract and purchase order lines, and export working capital, lend against an order or contract that is already signed, so a company can buy parts and pay its people before the customer pays.
Small businesses eligible for 7(a) loans. SBA says the Working CAPLine is for businesses unable to meet the credit standards of long-term credit. All owners must be U.S. citizens or nationals in the U.S. (SOP 50 10 8.1).
Last checked September 26, 2026. Each program decides who qualifies; check its official page.
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