For SBA lenders
Short answer
Lenders can typically make minor non-substantive corrections in E-Tran through an administrative update. For substantive changes, an amendment to the loan authorization may be required.
Minor errors, such as a misspelling or incorrect address, can often be corrected directly by the lender in E-Tran without formal SBA approval. However, material changes to loan terms, use of proceeds, or collateral require an amendment to the loan authorization and often prior SBA approval.
A lender discovers a misspelling in the borrower's street address in the E-Tran system after authorization. The lender accesses the E-Tran record and performs an administrative update to correct the address. This minor change does not require a formal amendment or prior SBA approval.
Insider move
Lenders must be aware of the distinction between minor administrative corrections and substantive changes. Incorrectly categorizing a material change as minor can lead to guaranty repair or denial.
SOP 50 10 - Lender and Development Company Loan Programs
Standard 7(a) Authorization File Library
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