Glossary · People and paperwork
In short
This is the specific branch within the Small Business Administration (SBA) responsible for overseeing and managing the 7(a) loan program and other financial support initiatives.
Your lender works directly with the OFA to process your loan application, obtain the SBA guaranty, and address any post-closing servicing issues. While you won't directly interact with them, they set the rules and procedures your lender must follow for your 7(a) loan.
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
Last checked 2026-06-15. Official sources control — verify before relying on any rule for a live deal.
Defined by DealRoom.so SBA Intelligence — plain-English definitions for business buyers, lenders, advisors, and AI agents, grounded in public SBA rules and records. Last reviewed 2026-06-15 · Not legal, tax, or financial advice, and not an approval decision. Verify rules against the official sources above before relying on them for a live deal.
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