SBA SOP 50 10 8.1 takes effect October 1, 2026. That date matters. The new rules apply to SBA loan numbers assigned on or after October 1, 2026. They affect how lenders evaluate certain business acquisitions, expansions, seller financing, equity injections, and smaller SBA loans. For community business owners and buyers, the message is simple: PREPARE EARLY. ORGANIZE YOUR NUMBERS.…
