Glossary · Doing the deal
In short
When lenders sell the guaranteed portion of SBA loans to investors, it creates liquidity for new lending. As a buyer, this doesn't directly affect your loan terms but shows the health of the SBA loan ecosystem.
Lenders often sell the SBA-guaranteed portion of your 7(a) loan to other investors in the secondary market. This allows them to get cash back to make more loans. While it doesn't change your loan terms or repayment obligations, it's why lenders are eager to originate new SBA loans.
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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