On Aug 14, 2026 the SBA announced a new 90% Energy Guarantee (versus the standard 75%) through its International Trade Loan program under SOP 50 10 8.1. Eligible small businesses span the energy production supply chain—oil and gas extraction, mining, well drilling and support activities—giving lenders more incentive to finance them.
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SBA rolls out 90% loan guarantee for energy-sector small businesses
Why this matters for founders
Energy, grid, mining-supply, and cleantech-adjacent founders can ask SBA 7(a)/ITL lenders about the 90% guarantee to secure larger loans on better terms than a standard guarantee allows.
Source: SBA (via GlobeNewswire)
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