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SBA Form 1081
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SBA Form 1081, Statement of Personal History for Non-bank Lenders, CDCs and Micro-Lenders is a form used by the Small Business Administration (SBA) as a part of its assessment to determine the eligibility of an individual to participate in the SBA loan programs. The latest version of the form was released by the SBA on September 1, 2016 , with all previous editions obsolete. An up-to-date SBA Form 1081 fillable version is available for download below or can be found through the SBA website.
One of the eligibility requirements to qualify for an SBA loan is that an individual and individual's business partners meet the SBA's definition of «good character». This is based on the SBA's assessment of behavior, integrity, candor, and all past criminal records. Along with the SBA 1081, the SBA Form 912, Statement of Personal History covers the criminal history portion of this assessment. Both forms must be filled out by all loan guarantors, business owners, directors, and officers.
The SBA 1081 Form must be submitted with the following information about the lender:
An applicant must notify the SBA of any of the following occurs:
An applicant must also acknowledge any association with or relation to any other SBA lender or lender service providers. The information on the form is used in connection with an investigation of the lender's character and experience, which may include contact with banks and other financial institutions, business associates, individuals, and law enforcement offices to make an adequate evaluation of the character and business reputation.