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In short
An individual or entity that owns more than 50% of the voting equity in a business. As a majority owner of the acquired business, you will be required to personally guarantee the SBA 7(a) loan.
If you acquire more than 50% ownership, you become a majority owner. All individuals owning 20% or more of the business must provide a personal guarantee, but the majority owner's guarantee is generally mandatory. This ensures you have significant personal stake in the business's success and loan repayment.
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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