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After selling the guaranteed portion, lenders must report the sale to the SBA via E-Tran, provide monthly status reports on payments and delinquencies, and report any material changes or servicing actions affecting the loan.
SBA requires lenders to continually report on the status of all 7(a) loans, including those with sold guaranteed portions. This reporting allows the SBA to monitor its portfolio and manage its guaranty obligations. Key reports include the sale of the guaranteed portion, monthly payment statuses (including any delinquencies), and details of any servicing actions, such as deferments or modifications, to keep the SBA and investors informed.
A lender sells the guaranteed portion of a $750,000 7(a) loan. Within 30 days, the lender reports the sale to the SBA through the E-Tran system. Monthly thereafter, the lender submits a status report detailing payment activity, including if the loan becomes 60 days past due, triggering specific delinquency reporting.
13 CFR Part 120 — Business Loans
Office of the Federal Register · Federal regulation
SOP 50 56 - Lender Participation Requirements
SOP 50 57 - 7(a) Loan Servicing and Liquidation
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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