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Bond Guarantee Fees

The following charges are in effect for SBA's participation in the bond guarantee program:

  • SBA charges the small business .729% of the contract price for a final bond (payment/performance bond). There is no charge for a bid bond.

  • SBA charges the surety company 26% of the fee charged by the surety company to the small business.

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