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In short
A violation of a fiduciary duty or misuse of entrusted funds or property. The SBA considers convictions for such crimes as a serious character issue for loan applicants.
The SBA scrutinizes any applicant's history for crimes involving "breach of trust," such as embezzlement or fraud. If you or any key principal has been convicted, is on parole, or probation for such a crime, it will likely render you ineligible for an SBA loan. Full disclosure on SBA Form 1919 is mandatory, as any nondisclosure can lead to a guaranty denial.
13 CFR Part 120 — Business Loans
Office of the Federal Register · Federal regulation
SOP 50 10 — Lender and Development Company Loan Programs
U.S. Small Business Administration · SBA Standard Operating Procedure
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