Glossary · The loan itself
In short
These are fees and expenses charged by the lender to process and close your SBA loan, beyond the principal and interest. They add to your total project cost and can often be financed as part of the loan.
Lender closing costs typically include items like application fees, packaging fees, legal fees, appraisal fees, and environmental report costs. Review the SBA Loan Authorization carefully to understand all itemized costs. Negotiate what you can, but expect certain third-party costs as standard for a 7(a) acquisition.
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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