From our researchApplied to 130,744 actual recent loans, the FY2026 schedule costs borrowers a weighted average of 2.42 percent of gross loan amount. See the full fee analysis.
7(a) Loan Details
Max $5,000,000
7(a) Fee Breakdown
Upfront Guarantee Fee
$19,688
3.50% of guaranteed portion
Standard FY2026 upfront guarantee fee
FY2026 Fee Schedule Reference
| Loan Size | Upfront Guarantee Fee | Guarantee % |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 or less | 2.00% | 85% |
| $150,001 – $700,000 | 3.00% | 75% |
| $700,001 – $1,000,000 | 3.50% | 75% |
| Over $1,000,000 | 3.50% on first $1M + 3.75% above | 75% |
| Short-term (≤12 mo) | 0.25% | — |
| Small mfg NAICS 31–33 ≤$950K | 0% (waived FY2026) | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the SBA 7(a) guarantee fees for FY2026?+
The FY2026 SBA 7(a) upfront guarantee fee is 2.00% on loans up to $150,000, 3.00% on $150,001–$700,000, 3.50% on $700,001–$1,000,000, and a blended 3.50% on the first $1M guaranteed plus 3.75% above. Short-term loans (≤12 months) pay 0.25%. Small manufacturers in NAICS 31–33 with loans ≤$950K pay 0% in FY2026. The annual service fee of 0.55% on the outstanding guaranteed balance is paid by the lender and cannot be passed to the borrower.
What are the SBA 504 fees for FY2026?+
FY2026 SBA 504 fees on the debenture portion include: SBA Guaranty Fee 0.50%, SBA Annual Service Fee 0.209%, CDC Processing Fee up to 1.50%, CDC Servicing Fee 0.625%/year minimum, CSA Fee 0.10%/year, Underwriters Fee 0.40% (20/25-year) or 0.375% (10-year), and Funding Fee 0.25%. The TPL Participation Fee of 0.50% applies separately to the senior loan. Manufacturer loans (NAICS 31–33) receive full waivers on SBA Guaranty and Annual Service fees.
What is the Third-Party Lender Participation Fee?+
The TPL Participation Fee is a one-time 0.50% fee paid to SBA on the senior (third-party) loan in a 504 project, typically the bank-provided first mortgage covering about 50% of the project. It does not apply to the CDC debenture.
Can SBA fees be financed into the loan?+
Yes. The 7(a) upfront guarantee fee is typically financed into the principal. Most 504 upfront fees are also wrapped into the debenture and CDC structure rather than paid out of pocket at closing.
Does this calculator include lender packaging or closing fees?+
No. This calculator covers only official FY2026 SBA and CDC fees per SBA Information Notices 5000-872051 (7(a)) and 5000-871532 (504). Lender packaging, legal, appraisal, environmental, and title/escrow fees are separate.
Illustrative only. This calculator reflects FY2026 SBA and CDC fee schedules published in SBA Information Notices 5000-872051 (7(a)) and 5000-871532 (504). Actual fees may vary by lender, CDC, project structure, and SBA underwriting decisions. Results do not constitute a commitment to lend or a loan offer.
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Fee schedule valid Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026. FY2027 fees will be published by SBA on or around October 1, 2026.
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