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What is the maximum standard SBA 7(a) loan amount?

The maximum 7(a) loan amount is $5 million.

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  1. $500,000
  2. $5 million ✔
  3. $5.5 million

Why: The 7(a) program is SBA's primary business loan program. Its maximum loan amount is $5 million, although eligibility and lender underwriting still apply.

Huh, didn't know that: SBA usually guarantees part of the loan rather than lending directly to the borrower.

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Answer: $5 million. The 7(a) program is SBA's primary business loan program. Its maximum loan amount is $5 million, although eligibility and lender underwriting still apply.

  1. SBA 7(a) loans www.sba.gov/loans/7a-loans
    The maximum loan amount for a 7(a) loan is $5 million.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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