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Key information such as loan amount, interest rate, term, borrower name, EIN/SSN, and ownership percentages must precisely match between the lender's internal system records and the E-Tran submission to prevent delays or errors.
E-Tran is the SBA's system for submitting 7(a) applications and generating authorizations. Any discrepancies between the data submitted in E-Tran and the lender's underlying loan documentation can cause processing delays, require resubmission, or, if material, potentially impact the guaranty validity.
A lender inputs a $750,000 loan amount into their system but accidentally enters $700,000 in E-Tran. This mismatch will prevent authorization or cause a post-authorization repair request from the SBA when detected.
SOP 50 10 - Lender and Development Company Loan Programs
Standard 7(a) Authorization File Library
SBA Form 1919 - Borrower Information Form
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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