Franchise Lending in 2025: Your Guide to SOP 50 10 8 Updates
With the SBA reinstating its Franchise Directory under SOP 50 10 8, the rules for franchise lending are changing. Effective June 1, 2025, lenders will need to rely on the Directory to verify a franchise’s eligibility, shifting the review burden from the lender back to the SBA. This guide breaks down the key changes, including how to get a brand listed on the Directory and what the recently announced recertification deadline extension to December 31, 2025, means for you and your borrowers.
August 13, 2025
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