Glossary · People and paperwork
In short
This is a personal promise to repay a debt, but with a cap on the amount or specific conditions that limit your liability. It's less comprehensive than a full personal guarantee.
While most key principals in an SBA 7(a) loan must provide a full personal guarantee, a limited personal guaranty might be possible for certain minority owners or in specific circumstances, capping their exposure. Always understand the exact terms and limits of any guarantee you sign.
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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