All lenders and CDCs should be cognizant of the loan program requirements for the assumption, assignment, and sale of SBA loans. SBA EIDL loans are not assumable, meaning they cannot be transferred to another party.Another option to sell a business with an SBA loan is for the buyer to assume the loan. SBA loans are fully assumable with SBA approval. You must contact the SBA before you sell your business. SBA loans, including the SBA 7(a) loan, are fully assumable with SBA approval. EIDL loans may only be used for specific types of business expenses. Find out legitimate ways you can use your EIDL loan. You will need to review the SBA loan documents to be sure that the majority ownership of the business can be changed, transferred or sold. Create an account in the MySBA Loan Portal (lending.sba.