The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announces the waiver for SBA's GO Loan Pilot of certain Agency regulations applicable to the 7(a) Business Loan Program, including those relating to personal assets of borrowers, interest rates and provisions that prohibit lenders from charging certain fees. SBA's GO Loan Pilot provides expedited small business financing to those communities severely impacted by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. SBA intends for these waivers to minimize the burden on businesses applying for loans through the GO Loan Pilot and to provide incentives for lenders to participate in the pilot.