SBA SOP Changes Are Reshaping Ownership Eligibility: What Lenders Need to Know
Lenders have always been responsible for verifying owners’ citizenship and residency according to SBA SOP 50 10 8.
But beginning January 1st of 2026, and then again as of March 1st, standards have changed and are being enforced with greater precision.
In short, ownership eligibility now more than ever is a key consideration for SBA compliance.
Rebecca Mendoza
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