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SBA Interest Rates by Lender: What 20,000 Loans Reveal
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SBA Doubles Combined 7(a) and 504 Loan Limit to $10 Million
The programs are now decoupled. Here's what that means for acquisition structuring.

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See all updates →SBA Eases Prior Loss Rule for Non-Controlling Investors
SBA Policy Notice 5000-879464 creates a waiver for the prior loss rule when an applicant's owner held a small, non-controlling interest in a business that defaulted on an SBA loan.
SBA Doubles Combined 7(a) and 504 Loan Limit to $10 Million
The SBA doubled the combined 7(a) and 504 loan limit from $5M to $10M, effective July 4, 2026. Programs are now decoupled. What acquisition buyers need to know about deal structuring.
The SBA FY 2027 Budget: What Business Acquirers Actually Need to Know
The SBA FY 2027 budget expands 7(a) to $40B while cutting the agency. What it means for acquirers: legislative tracks, credit tightening, and a working model for the next 12 months.
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