Glossary · The loan itself
In short
Guarantee repair refers to actions the SBA takes to reduce its financial obligation on a defaulted loan, often due to lender errors. This can happen if the lender didn't follow SBA rules.
If your loan defaults and the lender made errors in underwriting, closing, or servicing, the SBA can "repair" (reduce) its guarantee percentage. This means the lender gets less back from the SBA. While this doesn't directly affect your obligation to repay, it highlights the importance of working with a diligent lender to ensure your loan documentation is flawless from the start.
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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