The Basics of Business Lending (in-person and live-stream)
How to secure funding for startup or existing business. Learn about loan types, lender criteria, SBA programs, and how to prepare a winning loan application.
Tuesday, September 30th 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
600 Forbes Ave
Rockwell Hall - Room 101
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
The workshop is in-person and live-stream
Whether you have a startup or an existing business, your business needs capital to survive and grow. There are several ways to secure funding, but which one is right for your business?
This workshop introduces participants to the foundational concepts of business lending, helping them understand how to access financing, what lenders look for, and how to prepare for a successful loan application. It covers different types of loans, lending institutions, and the criteria used to evaluate creditworthiness.
In this 2-hour workshop we will discuss:
- Types of Business Loans
- Sources of Business Lending
- What Lenders Look For (The 5 Cs of Credit)
- Preparing for a Loan Application
- Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Tips for Success
- How does the SBA lending work?
- Eligibility
- 7(a) Program
- SBA Express
- Community-focused programs
Register today and find out which capital source is right for you!
Speakers:
Joseph Lisowski, V.P. - Branch General Manager, Huntington National Bank
Nick Molea, V.P. - Business Banking Relationship Manager, Huntington National Bank
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors:
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Interested in our other events?
The Duquesne University SBDC offers a variety of events to help you start, grow, and exit your business . We have a full calander of events as well!
The Duquesne University SBDC offers a variety of events to help you start, grow, and exit your business . We have a full calander of events as well!