Business & Commercial Loan Application Checklist

    📌 General Information

    Business name, address, and contact informationBusiness structure (LLC, Corporation, Sole Proprietor, etc.)Employer Identification Number (EIN)Date business was establishedBusiness licenses or permitsOwnership details (names, titles, and % ownership of all owners)Personal information of all owners (ID, SSN, home address, contact info)

    📌 Loan Request Details

    Type of loan requested (term loan, line of credit, SBA loan, etc.)Loan amountPurpose of the loan (equipment purchase, working capital, real estate, etc.)Desired repayment terms

    📌 Business Financial Documents

    Business tax returns (last 2–3 years)Year-to-date profit and loss (P&L) statementYear-to-date balance sheetCash flow statement (current and projected)Bank statements (last 3–6 months)Accounts receivable aging report (if applicable)Accounts payable report (if applicable)Debt schedule (list of existing business debts)

    📌 Personal Financial Documents (for owners with ≥20% ownership)

    Personal tax returns (last 2–3 years)Personal financial statement (assets, liabilities, income, expenses)Credit report or authorization for lender to pull credit

    📌 Business Plan (especially for startups or SBA loans)

    Executive summaryBusiness description and missionMarket analysisOrganizational chartProduct/service descriptionSales and marketing planManagement team biosFinancial projections (usually 12–36 months)

    📌 Legal & Corporate Documents

    Articles of incorporation / OrganizationOperating agreement or partnership agreementCorporate bylaws (if applicable)Certificate of good standing (from state agency)

    📌 Collateral Documentation (for secured loans)

    Description and valuation of collateralTitle or ownership documentsEquipment appraisals (if applicable)Real estate documents (if applicable)

    📌 For Commercial Real Estate Loans

    Purchase agreement or lease agreementReal estate appraisal (or lender may order one)Environmental site assessment (if applicable)Property income & expense statements (if investment property)Rent roll (if leasing property to tenants)Zoning compliance documentation

    📌 Other Supporting Documents (if requested)

    Insurance certificates (liability, property, etc.)Business contracts or leasesFranchise agreements (if applicable)Supplier or customer contracts