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October 5, 2026

SBA SOP 50 10 8.1: quality of earnings required at $3 million

Under SBA SOP 50 10 8.1, effective October 1, 2026, 7(a) business expansions and initial acquisitions with a business purchase price of $3 million or more need a quality of earnings report for the lender.

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