# Event Details - **Event Name**: Financing Options for your Business: A Lender Panel Discussion - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am - **Event Description**: Learn about different financing options for your business straight from the lenders themselves in a lively panel discussion!About this EventThe “Let's Talk Business Series” is a 12-part program that connects entrepreneurs with federal, state, and local small business resources. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or looking to grow your business, this series covers essential business topics, offers a forum for networking, and promotes success in today’s dynamic business environment.Session 12 – Financing Options for your Business: A Lender Panel DiscussionThe U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recognizes that supporting entrepreneurship is a team effort! “Financing Options for your Business: A Lender Panel Discussion” is the final installment in a 12-part series developed specifically with the local entrepreneur in mind. The series covers a range of topics and connects participants with experts from federal, state, and local business resources.Money is the lifeline of any business, and securing financing is a major factor. Many entrepreneurs find the task daunting and don’t even know where to begin. This session will feature a panel of participating SBA lenders and microlenders who will be on hand to answer questions and provide information on how to apply and the requirements for a business loan.Discover and Learn:Basic requirements and eligibilityThe difference between a conventional loan and an SBA-guaranteed loanThe five C’s of creditCriteria used to evaluate loan proposalsFor more info, contact Veronica Z. Ortega, at 956-427-8535 or veronica.ortega@sba.govThe U.S. Small Business Administration provides programs and services on a nondiscriminatory basis. Moreover, SBA can make reasonable arrangements for persons with disabilities if requested at least two weeks in advance.The SBA's participation does not endorse any opinion, product, or service of the organizations in attendance. The SBA organizes informational workshops for business development purposes only. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/harlingen/financing-options-for-your-business-a-lender-panel-discussion/100001990188271695 - **Event Categories**: business, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: SBA's Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Harlingen - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: SBA's Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office - **lat**: 26.1894052 - **long**: -97.67033219999996 - **full address**: SBA's Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office, 2422 E. Tyler Avenue, Harlingen, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Financing Options for your Business: A Lender Panel Discussion - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/54db7dd18ff016629f391996b0051c1a7e44ab40c456950eb69605ce0b781464-rimg-w1200-h675-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1779670272 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Financing Options for your Business: A Lender Panel Discussion being held? - **A:** Financing Options for your Business: A Lender Panel Discussion takes place on Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 11:00 am at SBA's Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office, 2422 E. Tyler Avenue, Harlingen, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Financing Options for your Business: A Lender Panel Discussion? - **A:** Financing Options for your Business: A Lender Panel Discussion is organized by SBA Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Financing Options for your Business: A Lender Panel Discussion is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Harlingen, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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