[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 13, Volume 1] [Revised as of January 1, 2003] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 13CFR120.100] [Page 215] TITLE 13--BUSINESS CREDIT AND ASSISTANCE CHAPTER I--SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PART 120--BUSINESS LOANS--Table of Contents Subpart A--Policies Applying to All Business Loans Sec. 120.100 What are the basic eligibility requirements for all applicants for SBA business loans? Eligibility Requirements To be eligible for an SBA business loan, a small business applicant must: (a) Be an operating business (except for loans to Eligible Passive Companies); (b) Be organized for profit; (c) Be located in the United States; (d) Be small under the size requirements of part 121 of this chapter (including affiliates). See subpart H of this part for the size standards of part 121 of this chapter which apply only to 504 loans; and (e) Be able to demonstrate a need for the desired credit.