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In short
The legal process a lender initiates to repossess and sell collateral, typically real estate, after a borrower defaults on a loan. It's a formal step to recover outstanding debt.
If you default on an SBA loan collateralized by real estate, the lender will start a foreclosure proceeding. This is a court-supervised process that can be lengthy and costly for all parties involved. As a buyer, understand the implications of pledging personal or business real estate as collateral, as it can be seized in default through this process.
SOP 50 10 — Lender and Development Company Loan Programs
U.S. Small Business Administration · SBA Standard Operating Procedure
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