Glossary · The loan itself
In short
When the SBA refuses to honor its guaranty to a lender for a defaulted loan, usually due to a serious error or fraud by the lender or borrower. The lender takes the full loss.
A "guaranty denial" is the worst-case scenario for an SBA lender. It means the SBA found a significant issue, like a material misrepresentation, fraud, or a major deviation from SBA rules during origination or servicing. If this happens, the SBA won't pay the guaranteed portion, leaving the lender fully exposed. As a buyer, this risk reinforces why due diligence and full transparency with your lender are critical.
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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