Glossary · Your money in the deal
In short
Funds that appear to be part of your required down payment but are actually financed by the seller or another third party without the lender's knowledge. This is strictly prohibited by the SBA.
The SBA requires your equity injection to be from unencumbered, seasoned funds. If the seller secretly finances a portion of your down payment, it's considered a hidden equity injection and can lead to the SBA denying the loan guaranty. All sources of funds must be disclosed and approved by the lender and SBA.
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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