{"ok":true,"canonical_url":"https://dealroom.so/for-lenders/questions/what-information-must-precisely-match-between-sba-form-1919-and-the-e-tran-submission-for-","api_url":"https://dealroom.so/api/public/questions/what-information-must-precisely-match-between-sba-form-1919-and-the-e-tran-submission-for-","question":"What information must precisely match between SBA Form 1919 and the E-Tran submission for a 7(a) loan application?","topic":"E-Tran & Authorization","audience":"lender","bot_mode":"lender","short_answer":"Critical identifying information for the borrower and principals, such as names, Social Security Numbers (SSNs), Employer Identification Numbers (EINs), and addresses, must match precisely between Form 1919 and E-Tran.","rule":"The integrity of data submission is crucial for the SBA's systems. Discrepancies in key identifying information can lead to errors in processing, delays in authorization, or even rejection of the application. Form 1919 serves as the borrower's official certification, and E-Tran is the system for electronic submission.","example":"A lender submits an application where the borrower's SSN on Form 1919 has a transposition error compared to the E-Tran entry. This mismatch causes a flag in the SBA system, delaying the authorization until the correction is made and resubmitted.","what_lenders_check":"Lenders are highly concerned about data accuracy because even minor discrepancies can lead to significant processing delays or issues with the loan authorization and guaranty. 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