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 […]
Lenders should be cognizant about what expenses are classified by the SBA as recoverable or non-recoverable. The SBA does not pay for non-recoverable expenses, such as any fee or cost incurred that was not necessary, reasonable or customary. In addition, the SBA does not pay for legal expenses for non-routine […]
Lenders, including 7(a) lenders and Certified Development Companies (“CDC”), must be proactive in recognizing when a loan should be classified in liquidation status, and understand the necessary steps in the liquidation process. Lenders who act promptly and follow the necessary steps in the liquidation process will maximize collateral recovery, limit […]
504 Loan Liquidation Actions This article is Part II of a two-part blog series, designed to assist 7(a) lenders and Certified Development Companies in determining which liquidation actions require SBA’s pre-approval on SBA loans. Part II in this blog series addresses the liquidation actions that require the SBA’s pre-approval for […]
7(a) Loan Liquidation Actions This article is Part I of a two-part blog series, designed to assist 7(a) lenders and Certified Development Companies in determining which liquidation actions require SBA’s pre-approval on SBA loans. Part I in this blog series addresses the liquidation actions that require the SBA’s pre-approval for […]
The efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19 has caused an adverse ripple effect in the economy that will undoubtedly strain lending relationships and require widespread loan modifications. To assist borrowers and businesses with the anticipated volume of loan modification requests, the federal government and other federal agencies have offered […]