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SBA 7(a) Loan Calculator

Calculate DSCR, eligibility, and loan terms for search fund acquisitions (2026 rules)

Loan Parameters

$
$

After QoE adjustments (addbacks, one-time items, etc.)

80%

Typical: 70-80% for search fund deals

Typical: 8-10% (Prime + 2.25-2.75%)

25%

>50% = SBA ineligible

Loan Summary

Loan Amount:$2,400,000
Equity Required:$600,000 (20.0%)
Monthly Payment:$30,402
Annual Debt Service:$364,826

DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio)

1.64x
✅ Meets preferred requirement (≥1.25x)

SBA 7(a) Eligibility (2026 Rules)

DSCR ≥ 1.15x (Preferred: ≥1.25x)
Equity ≥ 10% (Preferred: ≥15% for deals >$1M)
Customer concentration < 50%
Loan amount ≤ $5M
Normalized EBITDA ≥ $200K (recommended)

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Note: This calculator provides estimates based on 2026 SBA 7(a) rules. Actual loan terms may vary by lender. Always verify with your SBA-preferred lender.

DSCR Calculation: Uses simplified amortization. Actual payments may vary slightly. Normalized EBITDA should reflect Quality of Earnings adjustments (addbacks, one-time items, etc.).

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