Capital Southwest's SBIC II Wins SBA Approval for $250 Million Leverage

05:57 PM EDT, 09/17/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Capital Southwest (CSWC) said Thursday the US Small Business Administration has approved a request by its subsidiary, Capital Southwest SBIC II, LP, to increase its leverage commitment to $250 million from $175 million under recent legislation. The company said SBIC II will use the added capacity to pursue SBIC-eligible investments consistent with its lower middle market strategy, while maintaining existing underwriting standards. The SBA may limit annual draws under the commitment, and each leverage issuance remains subject to SBIC II's compliance with SBA regulations, the company said.