Know where to go. Get funded faster.
MyLenderPilot is an independent guidance platform that helps small business borrowers navigate lender options with clarity before they waste time on the wrong applications or conversations.
Not a lender. No government affiliation. Guidance and insights only.
Financing isn't hard because you're not capable. It's hard because the process is noisy.
Most borrowers aren't missing hustle — they're missing signal:
- ●Which lenders are actually active for businesses like mine?
- ●What "ready" really means before I apply?
- ●Where I'll waste time (or get quietly rejected) because I'm not a fit.
And the internet doesn't help. It's full of generic advice, affiliate lists, and forms that ask for everything before giving you anything.
We built MyLenderPilot to flip that. You should get clarity first — and only share details when it's worth it.
Guidance before forms.
Most marketplaces optimize for lead capture. We optimize for borrower confidence.
When borrowers understand their best next step, everyone wins — borrowers save time, and lenders get higher-quality conversations.
What we do (and what we don't)
We do
- ✓Help borrowers understand financing pathways with data-backed insight
- ✓Provide tools that make borrowers more lender-ready before they apply
- ✓Help borrowers compare options with less guessing
- ✓Offer workflows that feel like a smart teammate guiding the process
We don't
- ✗Issue loans
- ✗Make credit decisions
- ✗Guarantee financing outcomes
- ✗Affiliate with the SBA or any government agency
How we're different
| Typical "lead-gen" sites | Generic content sites | MyLenderPilot |
|---|---|---|
| Ask for your info immediately | Advice without direction | Guidance that points you to the next best step |
| Incentivized by volume | Incentivized by pageviews | Incentivized by borrower readiness and fit |
| Hard to verify "best" lenders | Hard to know what's real | Uses public data + structured signals to create clarity |
| One-size-fits-all | Overwhelming | Personalized pathways and lender-fit workflows |
We're not trying to collect your information. We're trying to reduce uncertainty.
Why now?
More lender options
The SBA ecosystem has grown — more lenders means more choices, but also more confusion.
More noise online
Affiliate lists and generic content make it harder to find signal in the noise.
Less time to waste
Every wrong application costs weeks. Borrowers need clarity before they commit.
Our clarity loop
Explore
See lender activity and trends for businesses like yours
Understand
Learn what lenders typically look for and where borrowers get stuck
Get ready
Use tools that make you lender-ready before you apply
Move forward
Share details only when you're confident it's worth it
The goal isn't more applications. It's better applications.
Built on real signals, not vibes
MyLenderPilot analyzes real SBA FOIA data — publicly available records of every SBA 7(a) loan approval. We aggregate lending patterns by industry, state, lender, and loan characteristics so you can see what's actually happening, not what someone is trying to sell you.
Who we serve
For borrowers
- •Business owners who want clarity before they apply
- •People tired of generic lists and affiliate funnels
- •Borrowers who want to talk to the right lender sooner
For lenders
- •Teams that want higher-quality borrower conversations
- •Partners who value readiness and fit, not spam
Frequently asked questions
Are you a lender?▾
No. We provide guidance and insights, not loans.
Are you affiliated with the SBA?▾
No. We are an independent platform and are not endorsed by any government agency.
Do you guarantee approval?▾
No. Lenders make decisions independently.
Do you sell my data?▾
We do not sell personal information.
How do you make money?▾
We may earn revenue through subscriptions and/or partner introductions when users choose to connect.
Do I have to provide information to use the site?▾
You can explore a lot without providing details. If you choose to connect or personalize, we'll ask for what's needed.
Ready to stop guessing?
Not a lender • No government affiliation • Information and guidance only