Glossary · The loan itself
In short
When the SBA fixes a lender's mistake in the loan process, allowing the SBA guaranty to remain intact. This protects the lender's exposure and your loan's backing.
If a lender makes a minor error during loan origination or servicing, they can request a "guaranty repair" from the SBA. This is better than a full denial for the lender and ensures the SBA still backs your loan. You, the buyer, generally don't see this directly, but it's part of the lender's compliance process.
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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