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In short
A type of bankruptcy allowing individuals with regular income to repay debts over three to five years. This is a red flag for SBA lenders, as it indicates past financial distress.
The SBA will not approve a loan if an applicant, or any Principal, is currently in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. It must be Discharged and demonstrate a period of re-established creditworthiness. Lenders need assurance of your ability to manage debt responsibly.
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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