# SBA 7(a) practice loan

**SBA 7(a) practice loan:** An SBA 7(a) practice loan is a commercial loan, partially guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration under its 7(a) program, that a dentist uses to buy, start or expand a practice.

An SBA 7(a) practice loan is a commercial loan, partially guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration under its 7(a) program, that a dentist uses to buy, start or expand a practice.

The loan is made by a participating lender, not by the SBA. Terms and eligibility are set by the program and the lender, so check the SBA’s published rules.

Source: DDSIntel glossary, https://ddsintel.com/glossary/sba-7a

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