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The SBA Loan Limit Is Doubling, But It Won’t Matter for Most Small Businesses
The new rule raises financing for established businesses and manufacturers, but only borrowers meeting strict credit and revenue standards can qualify.
- Beginning July 4, 2026, the Small Business Administration will double its combined loan limit, allowing qualified borrowers to access up to $10 million in financing by merging 7 and 504 loans.
- Previously, the combined cap was $5 million, set in 2010 and worth roughly $7.5 million today when adjusted for inflation, making this change more significant than a routine update.
- Borrowers seeking the new $10 million limit must meet strict qualification requirements, including excellent credit of 700+, strong annual revenue, and proof of two distinct use cases for each loan.
- Carolina Martinez, CEO of CAMEO Network, noted that "true mom-and-pop businesses are almost never considering loans of this magnitude," as businesses with fewer than 10 employees face the biggest financing gaps.
- This update continues the agency's recent focus on manufacturing, building on the SBA MARC loan program that launched last year to provide targeted support for small manufacturers.
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The SBA Loan Limit Is Doubling, But It Won’t Matter for Most Small Businesses
The latest update from Trump's Small Business Administration presents itself as an Independence Day gift for entrepreneurs: up to $10 million in SBA financing. But small-business owners shouldn't start celebrating just yet.Beginning July 4, 2026, qualified borrowers will be able…
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