📚 Complete Guide to US SBA 7(a) & 504 Business Loans vs Commercial Factoring (2026)
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) program provides up to $5,000,000 in working capital, equipment financing, and business acquisition funding with 10-to-25-year amortization schedules. Lenders evaluate your Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR = Annual Net Operating Income ÷ Total Annual Debt Payments), requiring a minimum ratio of 1.15x to 1.25x.