With plans to create an e-commerce portal that matches loan applicants with commercial lenders, the SBA has released a request for information (RFI) from potential vendors with ideas on how to set up such a site.

Business loan applicants using the portal would describe their financing needs and provide financial and performance information critical to an underwriter’s decision. The website would then facilitate matching interested lenders with prospective borrowers.

You can find the RFI at FedBizOpps.com. All responses to the RFI should be submitted via e-mail to Joanie.Newhart@sba.gov. The deadline is April 28.