Glossary · The loan itself
In short
A loan with a fully amortizing term means your regular payments of principal and interest will pay off the entire loan balance by the end of the term. There's no large "balloon payment" at the end.
Most SBA 7(a) loans are fully amortizing, which is good for buyers because it provides predictable payments and a clear path to debt freedom. Confirm your loan structure doesn't include any balloon payments, which are rare but can create a significant financial surprise at maturity.
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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