If a borrower defaults on a SBA loan, the lender or CDC must assess the environmental risk of contamination before conducting any liquidation action that could result in a loss, or otherwise increase the risk of loss, due to the actual or alleged presence of contamination. Lenders and CDCs assess […]
If the borrower is unable to pay the full amount owed on an SBA loan after all of the collateral has been liquidated, the borrower may submit an “offer in compromise.” An offer in comprise allows borrowers to settle their debt on the SBA loan for less than the full […]
When underwriting and servicing SBA loans, it is important for lenders and CDCs to ensure appropriate insurance coverages are in place to protect the collateral. The SBA does require some types of insurance coverages to be in place on all loans. However, it is the responsibility of lenders and CDCs […]
In traditional lending and loan servicing, it is commonplace for loans to be assumed, assigned, or sold. Most lenders are likely familiar with these servicing actions, and many lenders have their own requirements and procedures for handling each of them. However, when servicing a Small Business Association (“SBA”) loan, lenders […]
In the event a borrower is seriously delinquent on making payments under a SBA loan, or the SBA loan is classified in liquidation status, lenders and CDCs must develop a prudent and commercially reasonable strategy to maximize their recovery on the loan. Before liquidating any collateral or incurring costs of […]
When a small business association (“SBA”) loan is converted to liquidation status, the lender must begin liquidating the collateral. Lenders must liquidate all personal property that has a Recoverable Value over $5,000. If the Recoverable Value is over $5,000, the lender must decide which method of liquidation is the most […]
When a small business association (“SBA”) loan is converted to liquidation status, the lender must begin liquidating the collateral. Lenders must liquidate all personal property that has a Recoverable Value over $5,000. If the Recoverable Value is over $5,000, the lender must decide which method of liquidation is the most […]
Conducting site visits are an important aspect of servicing SBA loans. Site visits allow lenders and CDCs to gain a first-hand impression of the borrower’s business operations, evaluate risks, and inventory the collateral. Frequent site visits help lenders and CDCs make prudent lending decisions by keeping them up-to-date with the […]
If a borrower is experiencing difficulties making payments on their SBA loan, they may seek relief with the lender or CDC by requesting a loan modification or deferment. When a lender or CDC receives such a request from a borrower, the lender or CDC must be cognizant of the requirements […]
Lenders are responsible for servicing and liquidating all of the 7(a) loans in their portfolio. CDC’s are responsible for servicing 504 loans in their portfolio, but they will only be responsible for liquidating the loan based on its designation. Lenders and CDC’s must be cognizant about their responsibilities and authority […]