SBA Lender Risk Rating System


On Mar. 7, SBA implemented changes to lender risk rating system.


  • SBA published a request for comments on changes to the lender risk rating system.
  • Lender risk rating system assigned by SBA as set forth under 13 CFR 120.1015.
  • Overview
  • SBA lender risk rating system is a series of predictive default models to assess risk.
  • Monitors risk of each active 7(a) lender and certified development company (CDC).
  • Updates lender portal to reflect changes to the system and corresponding metrics.
  • System is deliverable under SBA loan and lender monitoring system (L/LMS) contract.
  • Current model redevelopment is part of transition of L/LMS contract to a new vendor.
  • Consultation
  • Comments on proposed lender risk rating system are due on or before May 6, 2024.
  • SBA will review any comments received and will consider them during the next update.
  • Effectiveness
  • This notice is applicable as of Mar. 7, 2024.

Regulators SBA
Entity Types Bank; Corp; SLHC; Thrift
Reference 89 FR 16604, 3/7/2024; Citation: 13 CFR 120.1015;
Functions Compliance; Exams; Financial; Operations; Privacy; Reporting; Risk
Countries United States of America
Category
State
Products Banking; Loan; Payments
Regions Am
Rule Type Final
Rule Date 3/7/2024
Effective Date 5/6/2024
Rule Id 203767
Linked to N/A
Reg. Last Update 3/7/2024
Report Section US Banking

Last substantive update on 03/11/2024