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With more than 225 years of cumulative in-house SBA 7(a) and USDA experience, cutting edge systems and rigid controls, the team at Windsor Advantage is uniquely qualified as a lender service provider to support its clients to develop and execute thoughtful and comprehensive SBA and USDA lending programs.
In 36 States on a national platform
In funded SBA and USDA loans since 2010
SOC I Type II certified annually since 2011
Subject to examination under the FFIEC
Windsor Advantage covers SBA and USDA market topics in our content library:
The Small Business Administration (SBA) landscape is dynamic, and staying ahead of regulatory updates is crucial for lenders. A significant update, SOP 50 10 8, effective June 1st, 2025, brings important modifications to how Preferred Lenders Program (PLP) lenders process 7(a) loans. Understanding these changes, alongside the fundamental differences between
Understanding the Fundamental Shift in SBA Lending The SBA’s issuance of SOP 50 10 8, effective June 1, 2025, represents more than routine regulatory updates—it signals a deliberate recalibration of the 7(a) loan program. At Windsor, we’ve analyzed these changes in context of historical SBA policy patterns and market conditions
Shortlist of SBA Changes to Watch: New Working Capital Pilot Program, Compliance Deadlines, and Updated 1919 This summer a number of changes rolled out to the 7(a) program. A shortlist: NEW Green Lender Initiative SBA has announced its plans to help more lenders participate in clean energy financing through the
Download SBA Procedural Notice 5000-855070, regarding the adoption of SBA Alternate Size Standards, effective March 5,
Procedural Notice 5000-854502, regarding the expansion of SBA Direct Borrower Forgiveness Platform, is effective February 24,
Procedural Notice 2024-02776, Final Rule Amendment to Size Standards, is effective March 18, 2024.
Procedural Notice 5000-852522 is effective December 6, 2023. The December 2023 SBA changes in Procedural Notice 5000-852522
The current SBA SOP is SOP 50 10 7.1 SBA SOP 50 10 7.1 is effective November
Windsor provides Lenders the resources to expand product offerings and reduce risk, while increasing profitability.
Windsor provides institutions with a comprehensive solution to participate efficiently and effectively in all SBA 7(a) and USDA sub-programs.
Windsor staff have more than 225 years of cumulative SBA and USDA experience as both lender service providers and lenders.