To amend the Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to increase the maximum loan amount for certain loans, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill expands doubles the maximum SBA 7(a) loan amount from $3,750,000 to $7,500,000 and the gross loan cap from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000, allowing small businesses to access larger government-guaranteed loans and expands doubles the maximum 504/CDC development company loan amount from $5,000,000 (and $5,500,000 for certain projects) to a uniform $10,000,000, expanding access to SBA-backed real estate and equipment financing. It relies on loan guarantees. The main policy areas are Finance and Small Business.
Who Benefits and How
Small businesses seeking 7(a) loans above current caps could gain revenue opportunities, Small businesses seeking 504/CDC loans for real estate and equipment could gain revenue opportunities, and SBA-approved lenders (banks and credit unions) could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Small Business Administration could face increased risk.
Key Provisions
- Expands doubles the maximum SBA 7(a) loan amount from $3,750,000 to $7,500,000 and the gross loan cap from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000, allowing small businesses to access larger government-guaranteed loans.
- Expands doubles the maximum 504/CDC development company loan amount from $5,000,000 (and $5,500,000 for certain projects) to a uniform $10,000,000, expanding access to SBA-backed real estate and equipment financing...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill expands doubles the maximum SBA 7(a) loan amount from $3,750,000 to $7,500,000 and the gross loan cap from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000, allowing small businesses to access larger government-guaranteed loans and expands doubles the maximum 504/CDC development company loan amount from $5,000,000 (and $5,500,000 for certain projects) to a uniform $10,000,000, expanding access to SBA-backed real estate and equipment financing.
Key Policy Areas
Finance, Small Business
Primary Purpose
The bill expands doubles the maximum SBA 7(a) loan amount from $3,750,000 to $7,500,000 and the gross loan cap from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000, allowing small businesses to access larger government-guaranteed loans and expands doubles the maximum 504/CDC development company loan amount from $5,000,000 (and $5,500,000 for certain projects) to a uniform $10,000,000, expanding access to SBA-backed real estate and equipment financing.
Policy Domains
LIONs Act of 2025
Identified Gains
- Small businesses seeking 7(a) loans above current caps
- Small businesses seeking 504/CDC loans for real estate and equipment
- SBA-approved lenders (banks and credit unions)
- Certified Development Companies (CDCs)
- Commercial real estate developers and sellers in small business markets
Identified Costs
- Small Business Administration
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeCommittee discharged; referred to the Committee on Small Business and …
Mr. Tillis introduced the following bill; which was read twice …
Stakeholder Effects
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Small businesses seeking 504/CDC loans for real estate and equipment, Small businesses seeking 7(a) loans above current caps
SBA-approved lenders (banks and credit unions)
Certified Development Companies (CDCs)
Commercial real estate developers and sellers in small business markets
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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