When the federal government shuts down, many small business owners understandably panic—especially those pursuing SBA-backed financing. The truth is: yes, SBA loan processing is impacted during a shutdown, but there are steps you can take now to mitigate delays and keep your funding strategy moving forward. How SBA Lending Is Affected in a Government Shutdown 1. New SBA 7(a) & 504 Applications Are Paused During a shutdown, the Small Business Administration temporarily susp