SBA Policy Update: Information on SBA Secondary Market Program
Published by Arkadian Capital Research | Official SBA Notice #2026-19802
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) published an official policy and rate update regarding Information on SBA Secondary Market Program (Effective 2026-09-28). For business owners seeking capital, staying ahead of federal lending adjustments is crucial to securing fast approvals and avoiding unexpected underwriting delays.
Key Highlights of the Policy Change
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is maintaining the 89.0 percent minimum maturity ratio for SBA Standard Pools and Weighted-Average Coupon (WAC) Pools. The minimum maturity ratio is a pool-formation characteristic intended to support the estimated cost of SBA's timely payment guaranty for newly formed pools of SBA-guaranteed portions of 7(a) loans. SBA will incorporate this notice, as appropriate, into the SBA Secondary Market Program Guide and other applicable SBA Secondary Market program materials.
What This Means for Business Borrowers:
- Underwriting & Rate Pegs: Lenders participating in SBA fluctuating rate loans and 504 CDC programs calibrate their floating margins against federal base rates. Borrowers should review the interest rate structure before executing term sheets.
- Timing & Cash Flow: Federal guidelines can lead to initial bank review delays. Having 3–4 months of pristine bank statements and verified tax filings readily available accelerates approval.
- Bridge & Non-Bank Alternatives: If strict federal documentation requirements or processing delays threaten your operational cash flow, non-dilutive Revenue-Based Financing (RBF) or Merchant Cash Advances (MCA) provide immediate liquidity within 24 to 48 hours without federal red tape.
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- Revenue-Based Working Capital: $10,000 to $1,000,000+ funded in 24–48 hours for businesses generating $10K+/month. Credit scores as low as 500 accepted.
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