SBA proposes overhaul of small business size standards, expanding eligible business count.

U.S. Small Business Administration issued a regulatory action on August 20, 2026.

Primary

U.S. Small Business Administration

Date

August 20, 2026

Sub-sector

Lending Tech (SMB)

Expanding the federal definition of 'small business' creates a larger addressable market for SMB lending fintechs and could unlock new procurement/lending opportunities. Founders in SMB lending, embedded finance for SMBs, and lending tech should track implementation timeline and compliance requirements.

Primary company

U.S. Small Business Administration

Counterparty

Not disclosed

Amount

Not disclosed

Event date

August 20, 2026

Sub-sector

Lending Tech (SMB)

HQ

Not disclosed

Structure

Not disclosed

Source published

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Publisher

PR Newswire

Source: prnewswire.com