# Can the maturity on an SBA loan be extended later?

**Short answer:** It can, within limits. 13 CFR § 120.212(c) caps the term at 25 years including extensions. Extending a short-term loan past 12 months adds a guaranty fee under SOP 50 10 8.1, Section A, Chapter 4, Para. C.1.

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An extension needs your lender's agreement, and some need SBA's approval. SOP 50 10 8.1, Section B, Chapter 6, Para. B (p. 205) sends lenders to SOP 50 57 and SBA's 7(a) Lender Matrix for those actions.

## Limits

13 CFR § 120.212(c) sets a maximum of 25 years, including extensions. A real estate construction period can be added. Appendix 17 limits by use still apply.

## Fees that can follow

- **Short-term loans.** Extending a loan of 12 months or less beyond 12 months makes an added Upfront Fee due. The lender must pay it within 30 days of agreeing, or the guaranty is canceled. The lender may then charge you (Section A, Chapter 4, Para. C.1.a.v, about p. 65).
- **Collection extensions.** No added fee is owed when SBA determines the extension is to effect collection and no new funds go out.
- **Reaching 15 years.** If a shorter loan is extended to 15 years or more in its first 36 months, the Subsidy Recoupment Fee can apply. Earlier prepayments count.

## What a lender may not charge

A lender may not charge a fee for any modification to the repayment terms of the Note (Para. C.2.b, about p. 69). It also may not charge renewal fees (Para. C.4).

Lines of credit have their own renewal limits in Appendix 17, Para. B.

## Sources

- [13 CFR § 120.212(c), loan maturities](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-13/section-120.212)
- [SOP 50 10 8.1, Sec. A, Ch. 4, Para. C.1.a.v (about p. 65); Para. C.2.b (about pp. 68-69); Para. C.3 and C.4 (about p. 70)](https://legacy.sba.gov/sites/default/files/2026-10/SOP%2050%2010%208.1%20Technical%20Policy%20Updates%20effective%20%2010.1.2026.docx)
- [SOP 50 10 8.1, Sec. B, Ch. 6, Para. B, Post-Approval Modifications (p. 205)](https://legacy.sba.gov/sites/default/files/2026-10/SOP%2050%2010%208.1%20Technical%20Policy%20Updates%20effective%20%2010.1.2026.docx)
- [SBA Information Notice 5000-881797, FY2027 7(a) fees, p. 2 (effective October 1, 2026)](https://legacy.sba.gov/document/information-notice-5000-881797-fy-2027-7a-program-fees)