Glossary · The loan itself
In short
This refers to the lender's place in line to get paid back if the business defaults and assets are sold. A better security position means the lender gets paid before others.
For an SBA 7(a) loan, the lender almost always wants a "first lien" security position on all business assets. This means they are first in line, ahead of other creditors, if the business goes under. Always confirm the lender's lien priority in the loan documents.
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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