Glossary · The loan itself
In short
This is an annual fee paid by your lender to the SBA, passed on to you as part of your loan costs. It ensures the SBA continues to back a portion of your loan, reducing risk for the lender.
This fee is usually a small percentage of the outstanding guaranteed principal balance. It's often bundled into your monthly loan payment or collected annually. Understand how it's calculated and when it's due to accurately project your overall debt service.
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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