# 7(a) Alternative Base Rate Options
> **US Small Business Administration** · Notification. · Published 2026-02-10 · Effective 2026-03-01 · 91 FR 5805
## Document
- **Document number:** 2026-02660
- **Category:** other
- **Agency:** US Small Business Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 91 FR 5805
- **CFR reference:** 13 CFR 120
- **Publication date:** 2026-02-10
- **Effective date:** 2026-03-01
## Abstract

SBA is introducing alternative base rate options for use with variable interest rate loans made under the 7(a) Loan Program. The alternative base rate options are also available for use under any 7(a) pilot loan programs, unless expressly prohibited.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/10/2026-02660/7a-alternative-base-rate-options)
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