Current SBA 7(a) Loan Rates (Updated May 2025)

The SBA 7(a) loan interest rate is tied to the WSJ Prime Rate (currently 7.5%) plus a lender-determined spread. Rates vary based on:

✅ Loan amount

✅ Loan term (short-term vs. long-term)

✅ Borrower’s creditworthiness

Latest SBA 7(a) Interest Rates

How SBA 7(a) Rates Are Calculated

The formula is:

SBA 7(a) Rate = WSJ Prime Rate (7.5%) + Lender Spread

• Maximum spread allowed by the SBA:
  • Loans ≤ $50K: Prime + 4.25%
  • Loans > $50K: Prime + 2.7t5%

SBA 7(a) Loan Overview

• Loan Amounts: 50,000–300,000
• Terms: up to 10 years

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