{"ok":true,"canonical_url":"https://dealroom.so/for-lenders/questions/how-must-a-lender-document-all-post-closing-servicing-actions-to-ensure-a-successful-7-a-g","api_url":"https://dealroom.so/api/public/questions/how-must-a-lender-document-all-post-closing-servicing-actions-to-ensure-a-successful-7-a-g","question":"How must a lender document all post-closing servicing actions to ensure a successful 7(a) guaranty purchase?","topic":"Guaranty purchase / UPP","audience":"lender","bot_mode":"lender","short_answer":"Lenders must maintain a meticulously documented servicing file, including all correspondence, payment histories, collateral actions, modifications, and evidence of SBA approval where required, from closing to liquidation.","rule":"SOP 50 57 emphasizes that a complete and accurate servicing file is paramount for guaranty purchase. Every servicing action, communication, and decision must be clearly documented to demonstrate compliance with SBA policy and prudent lending. This documentation supports the lender's claim for guaranty purchase by providing a clear audit trail.","example":"A lender's servicing file for a 7(a) loan includes copies of all approved deferments, collateral substitutions with SBA approval letters, annual financial statements collected, and detailed notes from every borrower interaction, ensuring a clear record for future guaranty purchase.","what_lenders_check":"Insufficient or poorly organized servicing documentation is a leading cause of guaranty repairs and denials. 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