SBA Form 1919
This form is to be completed by the Applicant and all individuals identified below and submitted to an SBA Participating Lender. This form is divided into three sections: Section I requests information about the Small Business Applicant and must be completed in its entirety, signed and dated by an authorized representative of the Small Business Applicant that is requesting a business loan. A separate Section I is required to be completed and signed for each co-applicant (e.g. “Eligible Passive Company (EPC)” or “Operating Company (OC)”).
SBA Form 1919 Purpose
The purpose of this form is to collect information about the Small Business Applicant (“Applicant”) and its owners, the loan request, existing indebtedness, information about current or previous government financing, and certain other topics. The information also facilitates background checks as authorized by section 7(a)(1)(B) of the Small Business Act, 15 U.S.C. 636(a)(1)(B). Submission of the requested information is required for SBA or the Lender to determine eligibility for financial assistance. Failure to submit the information would affect that determination.