Glossary · Doing the deal
In short
These are all the fees and expenses associated with buying a business, beyond the purchase price itself. They include legal, accounting, appraisal, and loan-related fees.
Transaction costs can significantly add to your total project costs for a 7(a) loan. The SBA allows many of these costs to be financed, but you'll still have an equity injection based on the total. Get a clear breakdown early.
SOP 50 10 — Lender and Development Company Loan Programs
U.S. Small Business Administration · SBA Standard Operating Procedure
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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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