For SBA lenders
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Yes, but changes to a 7(a) loan's term or interest rate after authorization typically require a formal amendment to the loan authorization, which must be processed in E-Tran.
Any modification to a 7(a) loan's term, interest rate, or other material conditions after the initial authorization must be submitted to the SBA via an amendment. Depending on the type and scope of the change, prior SBA approval may be required, or it may be processed under the lender's delegated authority.
After authorization, the borrower requests to extend the loan term from 10 to 12 years. The lender processes this as an amendment in E-Tran, obtaining SBA approval if outside their delegated authority. The new term is reflected in the amended authorization.
SOP 50 10 - Lender and Development Company Loan Programs
Standard 7(a) Authorization File Library
Servicing and Liquidation Actions 7(a) Lender Matrix
Last checked 2026-06-13. Official sources control — verify before relying on any rule for a live deal.
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 · SBA sources checked through 2026-06-13. DealRoom analysis of public SBA 7(a) lending records (FY2020–present). Grounded in the current SBA rulebook; verify against the official sources above before relying on it for a live deal. Not legal, tax, or financial advice, and not an approval decision.
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