Glossary · The loan itself
In short
An SBA guaranty where the lender's ability to collect from the SBA is subject to specific conditions being met. The SBA might reduce its payout if the lender did not follow all procedures.
The SBA's guaranty to the lender is always conditional. It means if the loan defaults and the lender made errors in underwriting, closing, or servicing the loan (e.g., failing to perfect a lien), the SBA can reduce or deny their claim. This protects the SBA from lender negligence, but doesn't directly impact your obligation to repay.
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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