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VA OSDBU / VA Business Loan Referrals
VA referrals connecting veteran-owned firms to VA procurement and SBA financing partners.
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What it provides
VA does not directly issue small-business loans. The VA Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) connects veteran-owned firms to VA procurement; VBOC handles financing referrals.
Application path
Search "VA OSDBU" at va.gov for procurement referrals. For financing, work through your VBOC.
Cost
Free.
Best for
Operators navigating veteran-specific financing resources who want a single intake routing them to the right SBA, VBOC, or lender contact.
Caveats — honest take
VA channels are referral, not origination. Operators sometimes assume "the VA lends to veterans" — it does not.
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