# Federal Register #2026-19802

SBA Maintains Minimum Maturity Ratio for Secondary Market 7(a) Loan Pools

**Buyer:** Small Business Administration
**Posted:** September 28, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-19802
**NAICS:** 522294

This notice from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) addresses the Secondary Market Program's minimum maturity ratio requirement.
- Government Buyer:
  - U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
- Program Details:
  - Maintains the 89.0 percent minimum maturity ratio for SBA Standard Pools and Weighted-Average Coupon (WAC) Pools
  - This ratio is a pool-formation characteristic supporting the estimated cost of SBA's timely payment guaranty for newly formed pools of SBA-guaranteed portions of 7(a) loans
  - Applies to SBA 7(a) loan pools with an issue date on or after the specified future date
  - Requirement will be incorporated into the SBA Secondary Market Program Guide and related materials
- No OEMs, vendors, or specific products/services are mentioned
- No purchase quantities or line items are listed
- No unique technical or operational requirements beyond the maturity ratio policy

### Description

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is maintaining the 89.0 percent minimum maturity ratio for SBA Standard Pools and Weighted-Average Coupon (WAC) Pools. This minimum maturity ratio supports the estimated cost of SBA's timely payment guaranty for newly formed pools of SBA-guaranteed portions of 7(a) loans. The notice applies to SBA 7(a) loan pools with an issue date on or after October 1, 2026. SBA will incorporate this notice into the SBA Secondary Market Program Guide and other related materials.

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