Glossary · The loan itself
Maximum aggregate outstanding principal balance
In short
This is the highest total amount of principal debt an individual or business can have across all SBA 7(a) loans at any given time. It's the SBA's hard cap on total lending to one borrower.
What it means in a deal
For SBA 7(a) loans, the maximum aggregate outstanding principal balance for any one borrower (including affiliates) is $5 million. This limit applies across all your SBA 7(a) loans, not just a single one. Ensure your total financing needs, including any existing SBA debt, do not exceed this threshold.
Official sources
13 CFR Part 120 — Business Loans
Office of the Federal Register · Federal regulation
7(a) Loan Program — Terms, Conditions, and Eligibility
U.S. Small Business Administration · Official SBA source
Last checked 2026-06-15. Official sources control — verify before relying on any rule for a live deal.
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Defined by CapBench 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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