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SBA 7(a) Loan Calculator

Model a planning scenario for SBA's primary business-loan program.

FormulaLoan = Project cost − equity; payment uses monthly amortization
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SBA 7(a) Loan Calculator

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Results

Outputs

Equity contribution
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Estimated loan amount
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Monthly payment
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Annual debt service
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Planning estimate only. Verify assumptions before making a financial decision.

Worked example

A $1 million project with 10% equity produces an estimated $900,000 loan before fees and eligibility adjustments.

Methodology

How this calculation works

The entered equity percentage is deducted from total project cost, and the balance is amortized at the entered rate and term.

How to interpret the result

This is not an SBA approval or term quote. The SBA describes 7(a) as a lender-delivered guaranty program with uses including working capital, fixed assets, refinancing, and ownership changes. Confirm current eligibility, fees, collateral, rate limits, injection, and maturity with a lender.

Limitations

Results are educational planning estimates. They do not include every tax, legal, accounting, financing, or business-specific consideration and are not professional advice.

Sources and further reading

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Formula and example
Loan = Project cost − equity; payment uses monthly amortization

A $1 million project with 10% equity produces an estimated $900,000 loan before fees and eligibility adjustments.

Common use cases
  • Estimate borrower cash.
  • Model payment and annual debt service.
  • Test rate, term, and equity cases.
SBA 7(a) Loan Calculator FAQ

How is SBA 7(a) calculated?

The entered equity percentage is deducted from total project cost, and the balance is amortized at the entered rate and term.

What should I check before using the result?

This is not an SBA approval or term quote. The SBA describes 7(a) as a lender-delivered guaranty program with uses including working capital, fixed assets, refinancing, and ownership changes. Confirm current eligibility, fees, collateral, rate limits, injection, and maturity with a lender.

Does this calculator provide financial advice?

No. It applies the stated formula to your inputs for educational planning. Validate definitions, timing, accounting treatment, and assumptions before acting.