The SBA “Citizen-Only” Rule: New 2026 Eligibility Hurdles for 7(a) Loans
It is April 28, 2026. A massive policy shift has just hit the SBA 7(a) and 504 loan programs. Effective March 1, 2026, the SBA has restricted loan eligibility exclusively to businesses that are 100% owned by U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals. 1. The Green Card “Lockout”