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In short
The legal process where a lender seizes and sells an individual's property, typically a home, due to unpaid debt. A past personal foreclosure is a severe derogatory mark that can significantly impact your creditworthiness for an SBA loan.
A personal foreclosure on your credit report indicates a past inability to manage debt, which lenders view seriously. They will thoroughly investigate the circumstances, look for any mitigating factors, and may require a larger equity injection or more substantial collateral to offset the perceived risk when evaluating your loan application.
SOP 50 10 — Lender and Development Company Loan Programs
U.S. Small Business Administration · SBA Standard Operating Procedure
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