Glossary · The loan itself
In short
These are unusual costs incurred by the lender during the process of liquidating a defaulted SBA loan, often requiring special approval from the SBA. For a buyer, this term highlights the potential for unexpected costs if a loan goes bad.
While you hope to never encounter this, Extraordinary Liquidation Expenses are part of the SBA's rules for how lenders recover funds if a business defaults. Examples might include significant legal fees or specialized appraisal costs. The SBA limits what expenses it will reimburse the lender.
SOP 50 10 — Lender and Development Company Loan Programs
U.S. Small Business Administration · SBA Standard Operating Procedure
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