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This refers to family ties between individuals involved in the business acquisition. The SBA has rules around familial relationships to prevent conflicts of interest, especially regarding seller notes or gifts.
If the seller has a familial relationship with the buyer, the seller note cannot be on standby and must be repaid on the same terms as the bank loan. Any genuine gift for your equity injection must also be from an immediate family member.
SOP 50 10 — Lender and Development Company Loan Programs
U.S. Small Business Administration · SBA Standard Operating Procedure
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