Glossary · The loan itself
In short
This is a specific dollar amount, currently $500,000, that distinguishes smaller SBA 7(a) loans (7(a) Small Loans) from larger ones. Loans below this threshold have streamlined underwriting and collateral requirements.
If your total project costs require an SBA loan of $500,000 or less, you qualify for the 7(a) Small Loan program. This means less documentation and a more simplified collateral review process, potentially speeding up your loan approval. It's often evaluated using the SBSS score.
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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