{"ok":true,"canonical_url":"https://dealroom.so/for-lenders/questions/what-are-the-precise-conditions-under-which-a-lender-must-submit-an-e-tran-modification-re","api_url":"https://dealroom.so/api/public/questions/what-are-the-precise-conditions-under-which-a-lender-must-submit-an-e-tran-modification-re","question":"What are the precise conditions under which a lender must submit an E-Tran modification request versus a new application?","topic":"E-Tran & Authorization","audience":"lender","bot_mode":"lender","short_answer":"A lender must submit an E-Tran modification for changes to existing loan terms (e.g., amount, term, rate) that maintain the original loan's integrity. A new application is required for substantial changes such as a different borrower, business, or project scope.","rule":"E-Tran modification requests are for administrative or minor programmatic changes to an existing, authorized loan. Significant alterations that fundamentally change the nature of the loan or the approved borrower, such as a change of ownership in the borrowing entity itself (not just the target business), typically necessitate a new application and re-evaluation of eligibility.","example":"A lender authorized a $750,000 7(a) loan for equipment purchase. The borrower later finds a better deal, reducing the equipment cost by $50,000 and the total loan amount needed. The lender submits an E-Tran modification to reduce the loan amount. However, if the borrower decided to acquire an entirely different business, a new E-Tran application would be required.","what_lenders_check":"Lenders must correctly distinguish between modifications and new applications to maintain the validity of the SBA guaranty. 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