{"ok":true,"canonical_url":"https://dealroom.so/for-lenders/questions/what-is-the-primary-purpose-of-the-universal-purchase-package-upp-for-lenders","api_url":"https://dealroom.so/api/public/questions/what-is-the-primary-purpose-of-the-universal-purchase-package-upp-for-lenders","question":"What is the primary purpose of the Universal Purchase Package (UPP) for lenders?","topic":"Guaranty purchase / UPP","audience":"lender","bot_mode":"lender","short_answer":"The Universal Purchase Package (UPP) is the standardized set of documents a lender submits to the SBA when requesting the SBA honor its guaranty on a defaulted 7(a) loan.","rule":"The UPP streamlines the process for lenders seeking guaranty purchase by ensuring all necessary documentation related to loan origination, servicing, liquidation, and loss calculation is presented in a consistent format. This allows the SBA to efficiently review the request and determine if the guaranty should be honored.","example":"After a borrower defaults and the collateral is liquidated, the lender compiles all loan documents, servicing records, liquidation expenses, and loss calculations into the UPP and submits it to the SBA to request payment on the guaranteed portion of the loan.","what_lenders_check":"Lenders must meticulously prepare the UPP, ensuring all required documents are included and accurately reflect the loan's history. 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