Glossary · The loan itself
In short
When the SBA refuses to honor its guaranty to a lender for a defaulted loan, usually due to lender errors or non-compliance with SBA rules. This is a risk for the lender, but it highlights the importance of working with a compliant lender.
The SBA can deny a guaranty claim if the lender didn't follow proper underwriting, closing, or servicing procedures. While this primarily impacts the lender, it underscores why your choice of an Approved SBA Lender is critical. A lender with a history of denials might be overly cautious or less experienced.
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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