Glossary · The loan itself
In short
Loan maturity is the date when the final payment on a loan is due, and the loan is fully repaid. For 7(a) loans, this term is typically 10 years for business acquisitions.
Knowing the loan maturity helps you project your debt service over the life of the loan and plan for future cash flow. While 10 years is standard for business acquisition 7(a) loans, real estate components can extend this. Understand the exact term for your specific loan structure.
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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