Glossary · The loan itself
In short
This is the weighted-average maturity when a single 7(a) loan finances multiple assets with different maximum terms, like real estate (25 years) and business acquisition/working capital (10 years). It impacts your monthly payment.
If your deal includes owner-occupied commercial real estate alongside the business acquisition, the lender will calculate a blended loan term. For example, 70% of the loan for real estate and 30% for business acquisition might result in a blended term closer to 20 years, making payments lower than a pure 10-year term.
SOP 50 10 — Lender and Development Company Loan Programs
U.S. Small Business Administration · SBA Standard Operating Procedure
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