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7(a) Alternative Base Rate Options
The Small Business Administration published this final rule in the Federal Register on February 10, 2026. It took effect on March 1, 2026.
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What the agency says
SBA is introducing alternative base rate options for use with variable interest rate loans made under the 7(a) Loan Program. The alternative base rate options are also available for use under any 7(a) pilot loan programs, unless expressly prohibited.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-02660
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Notification
- Agency
- Small Business Administration
- Published
- February 10, 2026
- Takes effect
- March 1, 2026
- Dates
- Implementation Date: The 7(a) alternative base rates will be effective March 1, 2026, and will remain in effect until further notice.
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 13 CFR 120
- Pages
- 1
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