The SBA Credit Shift: Navigating the Sunset of FICO SBSS in 2026
It is April 24, 2026. As of March 1st, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has officially discontinued the mandatory use of the FICO SBSS score for 7(a) Small Loans. For years, this automated score was the “gatekeeper” for loans under $350k. Now, under the 2026 Underwriting Modernization Act, lenders have more flexibility, but they are … Read more