$400,000 SBA loan: monthly payment, fees and programs
Short answer
A $400,000 SBA loan costs up to $5,286 a month over 10 years at today's maximum rate of 10.00%. SBA Express and 7(a) both allow this size. The upfront guaranty fee is about $9,000 on a 7(a) loan.
- Maximum rate today
- 10.00%
- SBA loans near this size since FY2024
- 3,615
- Median rate at approval
- 10.00%
- Upfront guaranty fee, 7(a)
- $9,000
Monthly payment at today's maximum rate
A variable-rate 7(a) or SBA Express loan of $400,000 can carry a rate up to Prime plus 3.0 percentage points (13 CFR 120.214(d)). WSJ Prime is 7.00% as of Nov 10, 2026, so the ceiling is 10.00% today.
Your lender sets the actual rate, at or below that ceiling. The payments below use the ceiling. They show the most a variable-rate loan this size can cost at today's Prime.
| Term | Monthly payment | Total interest |
|---|---|---|
| 5 years | $8,499 | $109,929 |
| 7 years | $6,640 | $157,800 |
| 10 years | $5,286 | $234,324 |
| 25 years | $3,635 | $690,441 |
Each payment is for a fully amortizing term loan. A variable rate can adjust no more often than monthly (13 CFR 120.214(a)), so your payment moves when Prime moves. A fixed rate has its own SBA ceiling, which SBA publishes separately.
SBA sets the longest term by use of proceeds (SOP 50 10 8.1, Appendix 17):
- Working capital: 10 years.
- Equipment: 10 years, or up to 15 years if the IRS asset class useful life supports it.
- Real estate: 25 years, plus any reasonable construction or renovation period.
| Loan size | Maximum variable rate | Maximum rate today |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 or less | Prime plus 6.5 percentage points | 13.50% |
| $50,001 to $250,000 | Prime plus 6.0 percentage points | 13.00% |
| $250,001 to $350,000 | Prime plus 4.5 percentage points | 11.50% |
| Over $350,000 (this loan) | Prime plus 3.0 percentage points | 10.00% |
The rate you get comes from the lender
The maximum rate is a ceiling, not an offer. Tell us about your business and we route your request to lending partners. The lender decides.
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SBA guaranty fee at $400,000
SBA charges its upfront guaranty feeA fee SBA charges on the guaranteed part of a loan. The lender pays it and may pass it to you. Full definition on the guaranteed part of the loan, not on the whole loan. The fee rate depends on the gross loan size (SBA Information Notice 5000-881797).
At this size the fee is about $9,000 on a 7(a) loan and $6,000 on SBA Express.
| Program | Upfront fee | Share of loan | SBA guaranty | Guaranteed portion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard 7(a) | $9,000 | 2.25% | 75% | $300,000 |
| SBA Express | $6,000 | 1.50% | 50% | $200,000 |
FY2027 upfront fee schedule
- Loans of $150,000 or less: 2% of the guaranteed portion.
- Loans of $150,001 to $700,000: 3% of the guaranteed portion.
- Loans of $700,001 to $5,000,000: 3.5% of the guaranteed portion up to $1,000,000, plus 3.75% of the guaranteed portion over $1,000,000.
The schedule covers loans approved from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, with a maturity over 12 months (SBA Information Notice 5000-881797, page 2). A maturity of 12 months or less pays 0.25% of the guaranteed portion.
The fee is 0% for loans of $700,000 or less to manufacturers (NAICS 31-33), listed food supply chain businesses and businesses in rural areas.
SBA Express loans to businesses owned and controlled by a veteran or the spouse of a veteran carry a $0 upfront fee.
SBA also charges the lender an annual service fee of 0.55% of the outstanding guaranteed balance. Lenders may not pass it on to you (SBA Information Notice 5000-881797, page 1).
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Which SBA programs fit $400,000
Size alone allows SBA Express, Standard 7(a) and CAPLines at this amount. A 504 loan fits only when the money buys fixed assets. Size is the first test. The lender decides whether your business qualifies.
| Program | Size limit | At this size |
|---|---|---|
| SBA Express | Up to $500,000 | Within the limit |
| Standard 7(a) | Over $350,000, up to $5,000,000 | Within the limit |
| CAPLines | Up to $5,000,000 | Within the limit |
| 504 | Debenture $25,000 to $5,000,000 | Fixed assets only |
| Microloans | Up to $50,000 | Over the limit |
Why each program fits or does not
- SBA Express. SBA guarantees 50%, and the lender makes the credit decision without prior SBA review. Lines of credit run up to 10 years, including any term-out period. Under SOP 50 10 8.1, only a lender with SBA Express authority can make one.
- Standard 7(a). SBA guarantees 75%, up to $3,750,000 for a borrower and its affiliates. Minimum debt service coverage is 1.15:1.
- CAPLines. A 7(a) line of credit. The four types are Working Capital, Contract, Seasonal and Builders.
- 504. A 504 loan finances major fixed assets such as land, buildings and long-term machinery and equipment, not working capital or inventory. The usual split is 50% third party lender, 40% CDC debenture, 10% borrower.
- Microloans. Above the $50,000 maximum.
Sources: SBA Express, SOP 50 10 8.1: Sec. B, Ch. 2, Para. B.1; App. 16, Para. B.2; Sec. B, Ch. 2, Para. C.2; App. 17, Para. B.3; Sec. B, Ch. 2; Standard 7(a), SOP 50 10 8.1: Sec. B, Ch. 1; App. 16, Para. A.1; Sec. B, Ch. 1, Para. C; 13 CFR § 120.151; 13 CFR § 120.210; CAPLines, SOP 50 10 8.1: Sec. B, Ch. 4, Para. B.1; Sec. B, Ch. 4, Para. A; App. 19, Para. B.5; 504, SOP 50 10 8.1: Sec. C, Ch. 1, Para. D.1; Sec. A, Ch. 3, Para. A; Sec. C, Ch. 1, Para. B; 13 CFR § 120.930(b); 13 CFR § 120.931; sba.gov/loans/504-loans; Microloans, 13 CFR § 120.707(b); sba.gov/loans/microloans.
What changes at $400,000
Loan size moves seven rules. The table shows each one and where $400,000 falls. Dollar edges are inclusive at the top: a loan of exactly $150,000 is in the lower group.
The next rule change comes at $500,000. SBA Express stops at $500,000. A loan above it goes through standard 7(a).
The last change was at $350,000. 7(a) Small covers loans up to $350,000. A Standard 7(a) loan is more than $350,000. Minimum debt service coverageCash available for loan payments, divided by those payments. Above 1 means the cash covers them. Full definition is 1.10:1 up to $350,000 and 1.15:1 above it. The maximum rate is Prime plus 4.5 percentage points up to $350,000 and Prime plus 3.0 percentage points above it.
| Rule | Where it changes | At this size |
|---|---|---|
| No-collateral line | Up to $50,000 on SBA Express, 7(a) Small and CAPLines | Over the line |
| Maximum variable rate | Steps down above $50,000, $250,000 and $350,000 | Prime plus 3.0 percentage points, 10.00% today |
| SBA guaranty, 7(a) | 85% on loans of $150,000 or less and 75% on larger loans | 75% |
| Upfront guaranty fee rate | Steps up above $150,000 and $700,000 | 3% of the guaranteed portion |
| 7(a) Small or Standard 7(a) | 7(a) Small up to $350,000. Standard 7(a): more than $350,000 | Standard 7(a). Minimum debt service coverage is 1.15:1. |
| SBA Express maximum | $500,000 in total, counting your other outstanding SBA Express loans | Within the maximum. The guaranty is 50%. |
| 7(a) maximum | $5,000,000, with the guaranty capped at $3,750,000 | Within the maximum. |
Sources: No-collateral line, SOP 50 10 8.1: App. 19, Para. B.3; Maximum variable rate, 13 CFR § 120.214(d); 7(a) guaranty, SOP 50 10 8.1: App. 16, Para. A.1; Upfront fee, SBA Information Notice 5000-881797, p. 2; 7(a) Small and Standard 7(a), SOP 50 10 8.1: Sec. B, Ch. 2, Para. B.1; Sec. B, Ch. 1, Para. C; SBA Express maximum, SOP 50 10 8.1: Sec. B, Ch. 2, Para. B.1; App. 16, Para. B.2; 7(a) maximum, SOP 50 10 8.1: Sec. B, Ch. 1, Para. B.1; 13 CFR § 120.151.
CollateralProperty a lender can take and sell if a loan is not repaid. above the line. The rule depends on the program.
- SBA Express: the lender may use its own collateral policies for similar non-SBA loans.
- Standard 7(a): the collateral rules are in SOP 50 10 8.1, Appendix 19.
- Any program: a loan request must not be declined solely because collateral is inadequate.
Loans SBA approved near $400,000
SBA approved 3,615 loans near $400,000 from the start of FY2024 through June 30, 2026, and 7,517 since FY2020. A loan counts as near when its amount is $374,166 to $424,264. We split the range between two neighboring sizes at their geometric mean, so each loan counts under one size. 1,143 of the recent loans were for exactly $400,000.
The median rate at approval was 10.00%. That is the rate on the middle loan when it was approved, so it is a past rate and not an offer. Among variable-rate loans, the median loan was priced 2.5 percentage points over Prime at approval. The ceiling at this size is Prime plus 3.0 percentage points.
20.1% of these loans went through SBA Express or Export Express, and 14.6% were lines of credit.
Fiscal years run October 1 to September 30. FY2026 counts loans through June 30, 2026.
| Lender | Loans |
|---|---|
| The Huntington National Bank | 340 |
| JPMorgan Chase Bank | 244 |
| Newtek Bank | 134 |
| Readycap Lending, LLC | 114 |
| Bank of America | 105 |
A lender's past loans do not describe its current credit policy.
| Industry | Loans |
|---|---|
| Full-Service Restaurants | 232 |
| Limited-Service Restaurants | 214 |
| Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers | 130 |
| Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars | 113 |
| Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors | 72 |
Other loan sizes
Common questions
What is the monthly payment on a $400,000 SBA loan?
At today's maximum rate of 10.00%, the payment is up to $8,499 a month over 5 years and up to $3,635 over 25 years. Your lender sets the actual rate at or below that ceiling.
Can I use SBA Express for $400,000?
Yes, this size is within the SBA Express maximum of $500,000. Under SOP 50 10 8.1, only a lender with SBA Express authority can make one.
Do you need collateral for an SBA loan of this size?
This size is over the $50,000 no-collateral line, so it depends on the program (SOP 50 10 8.1, Appendix 19).
- SBA Express: the lender may use its own collateral policies for similar non-SBA loans.
- Standard 7(a): the collateral rules are in SOP 50 10 8.1, Appendix 19.
- Any program: a loan request must not be declined solely because collateral is inadequate.
How much is the SBA guaranty fee on a $400,000 loan?
On a 7(a) loan the upfront guaranty fee is about $9,000. The guaranteed portion is $300,000. The fee is 3% of the guaranteed portion. On SBA Express the fee is about $6,000, on a guaranteed portion of $200,000. The rate depends on the gross loan size (SBA Information Notice 5000-881797).
What was the median rate on SBA loans near $400,000?
The median rate at approval was 10.00% on the 3,615 loans near $400,000 that SBA approved from FY2024 through June 30, 2026. It is a past rate, not an offer. Today's maximum is 10.00%.
How to read this
Counts come from SBA's 7(a) loan-level data release, as of June 30, 2026. The file lists loans SBA approved. It does not list declined applications, so it cannot show approval odds. We do not publish any figure built on fewer than 5 loans. Loan size is the gross loan amount at approval. Median rates are the rates set at approval, not today's rates. A loan counts as near a size when it falls in that size's range. We split the range between two neighboring sizes at their geometric mean. How we build these pages.
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