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Policy notice 5000-876441

Update to SOP 50 10 8 – Citizenship and Residency Requirements and Recission of Procedural Notice 5000-872050

Effective March 1, 2026, SBA hereby revises SOP 50 10 8 Lender and Development Company Loan Programs guidance related to businesses owned by non-U.S. citizens.

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Effective: March 1, 2026

Owned by: Office of Capital Access

Related Programs: 7(a), CDC/504

Last updated February 2, 2026

Update to SOP 50 10 8 – Citizenship and Residency Requirements and Recission of Procedural Notice 5000-872050

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