SBA SOP 50 10 8.1, A.Ch1.D.3 — Formal size determinations

sba-sop81-a-ch1-d-3

Verbatim text of SBA SOP 50 10 8.1 (with Technical Policy Updates) section A.Ch1.D.3 (Formal size determinations). Effective 2026-10-01 for applications received by SBA on or after that date; SOP 50 10 8 governs applications submitted through 2026-09-30. 1 provision(s) quoted from SBA's .docx.

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SOP 50 10 8.1 A.Ch1.D.3

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3. Formal size determinations a. By signing the application, an Applicant has certified that it is small under the applicable small business size standard. SBA or the SBA Lender may request additional information concerning the Applicant’s size based on information supplied in the application or any other source. SBA or an SBA Lender processing a loan under delegated authority may accept as true the size information provided by an Applicant, unless credible evidence to the contrary is apparent. (13 CFR § 121.303) b. Prior to denial of eligibility based on size, a formal size determination may be requested by an Applicant or the SBA official with authority to take final action on the assistance requested. (13 CFR § 121.1001(b)(1)) c. The SBA official may also request a determination of whether affiliation exists between an Applicant for financial assistance and one or more other entities to determine whether the Applicant, together with any affiliates, would exceed the maximum loan amount and maximum guaranty amount set out in 13 CFR § 120.151. d. The request for a size or affiliation determination must be made to the Government Contracting Area Director serving the area in which the headquarters of the Applicant is located, regardless of the location of the parent company or affiliates.

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