Given the volatility in the debt markets, we thought it worthwhile to revisit loan premiums obtained on the sale of SBA 7(a) guarantees in the secondary market. After post-crash premiums peaked at 118.75 in February 2013, pricing gradually declined during the balance of 2013. Then, throughout 2014, secondary market premiums traded within a tight range of 117.00-117.25. In 2015, loan premiums drifted down slightly to an average of 116.50, but still very healthy levels compared with price declines in other debt-related securities, making the sale of SBA 7(a) guarantees look very attractive right now, as shown in the table below.
2015 | Premium* |
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Dec | 116.00 |
Nov | 116.00 |
Oct | 116.00 |
Sep | 116.00 |
Aug | 116.75 |
Jul | 117.00 |
Jun | 117.50 |
May | 117.00 |
Apr | 117.00 |
Mar | 116.75 |
Feb | 116.50 |
Jan | 116.50 |
Avg. | Premium* |
2015 Average | 116.50 |
2014 Average | 117.00 |
2013 Average | 118.00 |
2012 Average | 116.00 |
*Based on Prime + 2.75%, Quarterly Reset, 25-year loan term. |