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US SBA SOP 50 10 8.1 Lender and Development Company Loan Programs
United States (federal)
vSOP 50 10 8.1 with Technical Policy Updates, effective 1 October 2026 (Information Notice 5000-882227, published 25 September 2026); supersedes SOP 50 10 8.1 as issued 14 August 2026 and SOP 50 10 8 (effective 1 June 2025) for applications received on or after 1 October 2026
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SBA's origination rulebook for 7(a) lenders and 504 Certified Development Companies, in the version in force from 1 October 2026: eligibility, size and ownership checks, franchise, KYC and sanctions screening, uses of proceeds, fees and agent disclosure, guaranties, tax transcript verification, insurance, historic and environmental review, credit analysis and equity injection, closing and disbursement, 504 structure and closing, refinancing, changes of ownership, collateral and record retention.
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US SBA SOP 50 10 8.1 Lender and Development Company Loan Programs is a compliance framework from United States (federal) with 12 domains and 92 controls that map to 2 other frameworks. The largest domains are Section A Ch 4: Ethics, fees and agents – US SBA SOP 50 10 8.1 Lender and Development Company Loan Programs (15 controls), Section C Ch 1: 504 eligibility through application – US SBA SOP 50 10 8.1 Lender and Development Company Loan Programs (14 controls), Section A Ch 1: Applicant eligibility – US SBA SOP 50 10 8.1 Lender and Development Company Loan Programs (13 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
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Framework Domains (12)
Appendices: environmental, records, refinancing, collateral, submission – US SBA SOP 50 10 8.1 Lender and Development Company Loan Programs
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| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::App10 | Appendix 10: Electronic signatures meeting SBA standards |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::App11 | Appendix 11: Record retention for SBA Lenders and CDCs |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::App14-A | Appendix 14 Para A: 7(a) debt refinancing: eligible debt and no loss shifting |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::App14-A2 | Appendix 14 Para A: 7(a) debt refinancing: installment improvement, analysis and documentation |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::App19-A | Appendix 19 Para A: 7(a) collateral general requirements and commercial real estate appraisals |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::App19-B | Appendix 19 Para B: Program collateral minimums, fully secured test and first liens on financed assets |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::App20 | Appendix 20: 7(a) application for guaranty contents and submission |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::App7 | Appendix 7: Environmental investigation for gas station loans |
Appendix 15: 7(a) changes of ownership – US SBA SOP 50 10 8.1 Lender and Development Company Loan Programs
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| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::App15-A | Appendix 15 Para A: 7(a) change of ownership: general conditions and documentation |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::App15-B | Appendix 15 Paras A.1 and B: Transaction categories, borrower structure and guaranties |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::App15-C1 | Appendix 15 Para C.1: Business valuation and Quality of Earnings due diligence |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::App15-C2 | Appendix 15 Para C.2: Change of ownership equity injection and debt service coverage |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::App15-C3 | Appendix 15 Para C.3: Change of ownership collateral, piggyback ban and shortfall liens |
Section A Ch 1: Applicant eligibility – US SBA SOP 50 10 8.1 Lender and Development Company Loan Programs
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| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::A1-ABC | Section A Ch 1 Paras A to C: Operating business, organized for profit, located in the United States |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::A1-D | Section A Ch 1 Para D: Small under SBA size standards, including affiliates |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::A1-E | Section A Ch 1 Para E: Screen out ineligible types of business |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::A1-E-caivrs | Section A Ch 1 Para E: Prior loss to the Government and delinquent federal debt: CAIVRS check and notice |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::A1-E-crim | Section A Ch 1 Para E: Associates incarcerated, indicted, on parole or probation |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::A1-E-illegal | Section A Ch 1 Para E: Illegal activity, marijuana, hemp and CBD documentation |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::A1-E3 | Section A Ch 1 Para E.3: Passive businesses and management agreement review |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::A1-F | Section A Ch 1 Para F: Citizenship and residency: 100% US citizen or national ownership and guarantors |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::A1-G | Section A Ch 1 Para G: Franchises: SBA Franchise Directory check before submission or approval |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::A1-G-docs | Section A Ch 1 Para G: Obtain the executed franchise agreement and related documents |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::A1-H | Section A Ch 1 Para H: Credit not available elsewhere, including owners' personal resources |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::A1-I | Section A Ch 1 Para I: Customer Identification Program |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::A1-J | Section A Ch 1 Para J: OFAC sanctions list screening |
Section A Ch 2: Special transaction structures – US SBA SOP 50 10 8.1 Lender and Development Company Loan Programs
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| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::A2-A | Section A Ch 2 Para A: Eligible Passive Company and Operating Company structure |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::A2-A-trust | Section A Ch 2 Para A: EPC owned by a trust: trustor guaranty and trustee certifications |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::A2-B | Section A Ch 2 Para B: Loans to Employee Stock Ownership Plans (7(a)) |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::A2-C | Section A Ch 2 Para C: Cooperatives |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::A2-D | Section A Ch 2 Para D: Businesses owned by 401(k) plans including ROBS |
Section A Ch 3: Uses of proceeds and occupancy – US SBA SOP 50 10 8.1 Lender and Development Company Loan Programs
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| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::A3-A | Section A Ch 3 Para A: Eligible uses of proceeds, OREO sales and farm land |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::A3-B | Section A Ch 3 Para B: Restricted uses of proceeds |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::A3-C | Section A Ch 3 Para C: Occupancy of financed real estate and prohibited tenants |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::A3-C-lease | Section A Ch 3 Para C: Borrower in leased space: lease term, assignment and landlord waiver, ground leases |
Section A Ch 4: Ethics, fees and agents – US SBA SOP 50 10 8.1 Lender and Development Company Loan Programs
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| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::A4-A | Section A Ch 4 Para A: Conflicts of interest and standards of conduct clearances |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::A4-B | Section A Ch 4 Para B: SAM exclusions and FMCSA SAFER checks |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::A4-C1 | Section A Ch 4 Para C.1: 7(a) Upfront Fee and Lender's Annual Service Fee paid to SBA on time |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::A4-C2 | Section A Ch 4 Para C.2: Packaging and technology fees the 7(a) Lender may charge, disclosed and capped |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::A4-C2b | Section A Ch 4 Para C.2 and C.3: Extraordinary servicing, out-of-pocket, legal, late payment, assumption and subsidy recoupment fees |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::A4-C4 | Section A Ch 4 Para C.4: Prohibited 7(a) fees |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::A4-D | Section A Ch 4 Para D.1 to D.5: Oversight of Agents used in 7(a) lending |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::A4-D-LSP | Section A Ch 4 Para D.5 and D.6: Lender Service Provider agreements reviewed by SBA |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::A4-D7 | Section A Ch 4 Para D.7: Agent fees to Applicants reviewed when excessive |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::A4-D8 | Section A Ch 4 Para D.8: Disclosure of fees on SBA Form 159 (7(a)) |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::A4-E1 | Section A Ch 4 Para E.1: 504 Borrower deposit agreement and refund |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::A4-E2 | Section A Ch 4 Paras E.2 and E.3: 504 allowable fees, other services and referral fees |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::A4-E4 | Section A Ch 4 Paras E.4 and E.5: CDC oversight of Agents and Agent fees |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::A4-E6 | Section A Ch 4 Para E.6: CDC professional services contracts pre-approved by SBA |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::A4-E7 | Section A Ch 4 Para E.7: Disclosure of fees on SBA Form 159 (504) |
Section A Ch 5: Guaranties, tax verification, insurance, historic and environmental – US SBA SOP 50 10 8.1 Lender and Development Company Loan Programs
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| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::A5-A | Section A Ch 5 Para A: Guaranties from 20%-or-more owners, spouses, entities and trusts |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::A5-B | Section A Ch 5 Para B: IRS tax transcript verification of the Applicant's financial data |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::A5-C1 | Section A Ch 5 Para C.1 and C.2: Hazard and marine insurance on collateral |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::A5-C3 | Section A Ch 5 Para C.3: Flood insurance on collateral in special flood hazard areas |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::A5-C4 | Section A Ch 5 Para C.4: Life insurance on key principals |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::A5-D | Section A Ch 5 Para D: Historic property due diligence and Section 106 review |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::A5-E | Section A Ch 5 Para E.3 and E.4: Environmental investigation of commercial real estate collateral |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::A5-E5 | Section A Ch 5 Para E.5: Lending on contaminated property only with SBA-accepted mitigation |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::A5-E6 | Section A Ch 5 Para E.6 and E.7: Child-occupied facilities, dry cleaners, gas stations and indemnity waivers |
Section B Ch 1: Standard 7(a) loans – US SBA SOP 50 10 8.1 Lender and Development Company Loan Programs
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| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::B1-B | Section B Ch 1 Para B and Ch 2 Para B: Loan maximums with affiliates, maturities and interest rate caps (7(a)) |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::B1-C | Section B Ch 1 Para C.1 and C.2: Standard 7(a) credit analysis and credit memorandum |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::B1-C-equity | Section B Ch 1 Para C.2.b and Ch 2: Equity position and minimum equity injection for start-ups |
Section B Ch 2: 7(a) Small and SBA Express – US SBA SOP 50 10 8.1 Lender and Development Company Loan Programs
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| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::B2-C | Section B Ch 2 Para C.2: 7(a) Small loan underwriting: credit history, repayment ability and bank activity |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::B2-C-express | Section B Ch 2 Para C.2.b: SBA Express underwriting under delegated authority |
Section B Ch 6: 7(a) terms, closing and disbursement – US SBA SOP 50 10 8.1 Lender and Development Company Loan Programs
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| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::B6-A | Section B Ch 6 Para A: Close the loan in accordance with the SBA Terms and Conditions |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::B6-A4 | Section B Ch 6 Para A.4: Construction loan provisions (7(a)) |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::B6-B | Section B Ch 6 Paras B and C: Post-approval modifications, increases and transfers of guaranty |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::B6-D1 | Section B Ch 6 Para D.1 and D.2: Disbursement period, escrow closings and note terms |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::B6-D11 | Section B Ch 6 Para D.11: SBA Express, Export Express and 7(a) Small closing and pre-disbursement checks |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::B6-D3 | Section B Ch 6 Para D.3: Document every disbursement and verify equity injection before disbursing |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::B6-D4 | Section B Ch 6 Para D.4: Required SBA forms and federal law clauses in notes, guaranties and liens |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::B6-D5 | Section B Ch 6 Paras D.5 to D.7: Perfected collateral, business licences and credit bureau reporting |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::B6-D8 | Section B Ch 6 Para D.8: Borrower certifications and covenants before disbursement |
Section C Ch 1: 504 eligibility through application – US SBA SOP 50 10 8.1 Lender and Development Company Loan Programs
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| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::C1-A | Section C Ch 1 Para A: 504 economic development objectives and job opportunity averages |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::C1-B | Section C Ch 1 Para B.1 and B.2: Third Party Lender commitment, loan terms and intercreditor limits |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::C1-B3 | Section C Ch 1 Para B.3 to B.5: Interim financing, tax-exempt bond and historic tax credit structures |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::C1-C | Section C Ch 1 Para C.1 to C.9: 504 eligible project costs |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::C1-C10 | Section C Ch 1 Para C.10: 504 debt refinancing without expansion |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::C1-C11 | Section C Ch 1 Para C.11: 504 debt refinancing with expansion |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::C1-C13 | Section C Ch 1 Para C.13 to C.15: 504 changes of ownership, pre-existing debt and ESOP-owned businesses |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::C1-D | Section C Ch 1 Para D: 504 debenture limits, maturities and Third Party Loan terms |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::C1-E1 | Section C Ch 1 Para E.1.a to E.1.b: 504 CDC credit memorandum: financial reporting, repayment ability and projections |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::C1-E1c | Section C Ch 1 Para E.1.c: 504 Borrower's contribution and limited or special purpose property |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::C1-E1d | Section C Ch 1 Para E.1.d to E.1.o: 504 credit memorandum: management, ratios, credit reports, taxes, affiliates and miscellaneous findings |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::C1-E2a | Section C Ch 1 Para E.2.a: 504 collateral, title restrictions and lien positions |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::C1-E2b | Section C Ch 1 Para E.2.b: 504 appraisals and evaluations |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::C1-F | Section C Ch 1 Para F: 504 application contents, submission and delegated processing limits |
Section C Ch 2: 504 terms, closing and post-closing – US SBA SOP 50 10 8.1 Lender and Development Company Loan Programs
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| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::C2-A | Section C Ch 2 Para A: 504 SBA Terms and Conditions drafting, disbursement period and required conditions |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::C2-B | Section C Ch 2 Para B: Modifying 504 Terms and Conditions only with authority |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::C2-C1 | Section C Ch 2 Para C.1 to C.3: 504 interim financing completion, closing responsibility and the closing package |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::C2-C4 | Section C Ch 2 Para C.4 and C.5: Designated Attorney qualification and maintenance |
| us-sba-sop-50-10-8-1-lender-and-development-company-loan-programs::C2-C6 | Section C Ch 2 Para C.6: 504 CDC closing and post-closing responsibilities |
Maps to 2 other frameworks
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Bank Secrecy Act / Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML)
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
3%
US OFAC Sanctions Compliance Framework
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
1%
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The Compliance Position Diagnostic, $5,000 fixed, ten business daysWhat is US SBA SOP 50 10 8.1 Lender and Development Company Loan Programs and who does it apply to?
US SBA SOP 50 10 8.1 Lender and Development Company Loan Programs is a compliance framework from United States (federal) with 12 domains and 92 controls. SBA's origination rulebook for 7(a) lenders and 504 Certified Development Companies, in the version in force from 1 October 2026: eligibility, size and ownership checks, franchise, KYC and sanctions screening, uses of proceeds, fees and agent disclosure, guaranties, tax transcript verification, insurance, historic and environmental review, credit analysis and equity injection, closing and disbursement, 504 structure and closing, refinancing, changes of ownership, collateral and record retention. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
What does US SBA SOP 50 10 8.1 Lender and Development Company Loan Programs actually require?
US SBA SOP 50 10 8.1 Lender and Development Company Loan Programs has 92 controls organised across 12 domains. The largest domains are Section A Ch 4: Ethics, fees and agents – US SBA SOP 50 10 8.1 Lender and Development Company Loan Programs (15 controls), Section C Ch 1: 504 eligibility through application – US SBA SOP 50 10 8.1 Lender and Development Company Loan Programs (14 controls), Section A Ch 1: Applicant eligibility – US SBA SOP 50 10 8.1 Lender and Development Company Loan Programs (13 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
If I already comply with another framework, how much of US SBA SOP 50 10 8.1 Lender and Development Company Loan Programs do I already cover?
US SBA SOP 50 10 8.1 Lender and Development Company Loan Programs maps to 2 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Bank Secrecy Act / Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) (3% coverage), US OFAC Sanctions Compliance Framework (1% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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