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A lender should submit a Universal Purchase Package (UPP) to the SBA as soon as practical after exhausting all reasonable liquidation efforts, but generally not later than 180 days after the date the loan was classified as a liquidation.
SBA requires timely submission of the UPP to ensure efficient processing of guaranty purchase requests and to minimize the potential for further losses or aging of the claim. The 180-day guideline encourages lenders to complete liquidation actions expeditiously while still allowing sufficient time for thorough efforts.
A 7(a) loan is classified as in liquidation on January 1st. The lender diligently pursues collateral recovery and guarantor collections for several months. By June 1st, having completed all feasible actions, the lender compiles and submits the UPP, meeting the general timeframe.
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Lenders must closely monitor liquidation timelines. Excessive delays in UPP submission without proper justification can result in administrative actions or may lead to questions during SBA review, potentially impacting the guaranty purchase amount.
Universal Purchase Package (UPP)
SOP 50 57 - 7(a) Loan Servicing and Liquidation
Request to Honor SBA 7(a) Loan Guaranty
Last checked 2026-06-13. Official sources control — verify before relying on any rule for a live deal.
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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