Glossary · The loan itself
In short
This is the portion of your loan that the SBA promises to repay your lender if you default. It reduces the lender's risk, making it easier for small businesses to get loans.
The SBA 7(a) loan guaranty is crucial because it incentivizes lenders to provide capital for business acquisitions that might otherwise be too risky. While it protects the lender, you, as the borrower, are still 100% responsible for repayment, often backed by a personal guarantee.
13 CFR Part 120 — Business Loans
Office of the Federal Register · Federal regulation
7(a) Loan Program — Terms, Conditions, and Eligibility
U.S. Small Business Administration · Official SBA source
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