SBA market intelligence for lenders and CDCs
Monitor loan volumes, lender rankings, benchmark rates, and industry developments across 7(a) and 504.
7(a) FY26 YTD
$0
504 FY26 YTD
$0
25-Yr Rate (504)
0.000%
Jun 2026
Market snapshot
Data sources & methodology7(a) Program
FY2026 YTD · through May 2026
$19.1B
35,833
loans
$532K
avg size
504 Program
FY2026 YTD · through May 2026
$4.6B
3,883
loans
$1.2M
avg size
504 Debenture Rates
Effective Jun 11, 2026
| Term | Standard | Mfg |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Year | 5.876% | 5.576% |
| 20-Year | 6.164% | 5.913% |
| 25-Year | 6.112% | 5.870% |
Latest news
Updates from across the SBA lending industry
SBA and USDA Launch Joint Portal to Address Regulatory Complaints
The SBA and USDA signed a Memorandum of Understanding on July 2, 2026, to combat regulatory burdens on farmers, ranchers, and small businesses through a centralized lawfare portal. The agreement establishes a direct reporting mechanism for complaints about federal regulations and authorizes the SBA to analyze complaint data to identify patterns of regulatory abuse and inform deregulatory reform efforts.
SBA Opens Registration for Month-Long America's Seed Fund Summit
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced registration is open for America's Seed Fund Summit running July 1-31, 2026, featuring virtual webinars and in-person events to connect entrepreneurs with the SBIR and STTR programs that distribute over $5 billion annually in non-dilutive funding. The free, month-long event hosted by SBA's Office of Investment and Innovation will include Wednesday webinars, networking opportunities through Federal and State Technology Partners, and direct sessions with federal agency program directors.
Siemens Shifts the Market & SOP Warning Signs | SBA Today | June 30, 2026
SBA Today discusses four critical developments for lenders: Siemens' new SBLC status and competitive implications for manufacturing deals; potential SBA institutional knowledge loss; anticipated SOP revisions signaling a more conservative approach to acquisition financing; and Senate scrutiny of 7(a) lender portfolios. Practitioners should monitor these regulatory and competitive shifts affecting underwriting standards and market positioning.
SBA and NASA Partner to Direct SBIC Capital to Space Tech Startups
The U.S. Small Business Administration and NASA signed a Memorandum of Agreement on June 30, 2026, to channel private investment into small businesses developing critical space technologies. Under the agreement, participating SBIC funds will commit at least 60% of their capital to NASA-identified priorities including advanced propulsion, software systems, specialized materials, and launch infrastructure.
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