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In short
This is the spouse of a business owner or key principal who doesn't have an ownership stake in the business but may still need to sign a guaranty.
If you're married and live in a community property state, your non-owner spouse may need to sign a personal guaranty or at least acknowledge and consent to the business debt. This ensures that assets held jointly can be pursued by the lender if you default, protecting the lender's recourse.
SOP 50 10 — Lender and Development Company Loan Programs
U.S. Small Business Administration · SBA Standard Operating Procedure
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