Glossary · People and paperwork
SBA Eligible
In short
Refers to a business, borrower, or loan use that meets the specific criteria set by the Small Business Administration for its loan programs. Buyer cares because if any part of the deal isn't SBA Eligible, you can't get an SBA loan.
What it means in a deal
Before committing to a deal, confirm that the target business, your ownership structure, and the proposed Use of Proceeds are all SBA Eligible. Key areas include business type (no pyramid schemes), owner character (no felonies), and equity injection source (no round-tripped funds). Lenders will scrutinize this heavily during underwriting.
Official sources
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
Last checked 2026-06-15. Official sources control — verify before relying on any rule for a live deal.
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Common questions about SBA Eligible
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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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