Glossary · People and paperwork
In short
This is the illegal process of concealing the origins of illegally obtained money, typically by passing it through legitimate businesses. It's a serious financial crime.
Lenders have strict Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance requirements. If a business has any history or suspicion of involvement in money laundering, it will be ineligible for an SBA loan and could lead to severe legal repercussions for you as the buyer. Lenders will scrutinize the source of funds.
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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