For SBA lenders
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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.
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.
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.
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Lenders must meticulously prepare the UPP, ensuring all required documents are included and accurately reflect the loan's history. Incomplete or inaccurate packages can result in delays, repairs, or denial of the guaranty purchase.
Universal Purchase Package (UPP)
Request to Honor SBA 7(a) Loan Guaranty
SOP 50 57 - 7(a) Loan Servicing and Liquidation
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Last reviewed 2026-06-13 · SBA sources checked through 2026-06-13. DealRoom analysis of public SBA 7(a) lending records (FY2020–present). Grounded in the current SBA rulebook; verify against the official sources above before relying on it for a live deal. Not legal, tax, or financial advice, and not an approval decision.
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