Glossary · Your money in the deal
In short
A condition where a seller note or other debt owed to an associate cannot receive any principal or interest payments until the SBA loan is fully repaid. This strengthens the SBA loan's position.
If the seller takes a note, or if there's other debt from an associate, the SBA often requires it to be on Full Standby. This means you cannot pay that debt until your SBA loan is paid off, ensuring your cash flow goes to the senior SBA debt. It's a key part of your equity injection.
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
Last checked 2026-06-15. Official sources control — verify before relying on any rule for a live deal.
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