All applicants must be eligible to be considered for a 7(a) loan.  All businesses that are considered for financing under SBA’s 7(a) loan program must: meet SBA size standards, be for-profit, not already have the internal resources (business or personal) to provide the financing, and be able to demonstrate repayment. Eligibility factors for all 7(a) loans include: size, type of business, use of proceeds, and the availability of funds from other sources.