Glossary · The loan itself
In short
A construction loan funds new construction or significant renovations, typically disbursed in stages as work progresses. While an SBA 7(a) can fund real estate, it's not a true construction loan product in the conventional sense.
For a business acquisition, the 7(a) loan can include funds for acquiring owner-occupied commercial real estate and minor leasehold improvements. However, if your deal involves significant ground-up construction or major rehabilitation, the 7(a) program is less suitable, or you'll need a separate conventional construction loan first, followed by a 7(a) to refinance it. Understand the scope of any real estate work.
13 CFR Part 120 — Business Loans
Office of the Federal Register · Federal regulation
SOP 50 10 — Lender and Development Company Loan Programs
U.S. Small Business Administration · SBA Standard Operating Procedure
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