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In short
A failure by the lender to follow SBA rules during loan servicing, which can reduce or cancel the SBA's guaranty on the loan. This protects the SBA, not the borrower.
Lenders must strictly follow SBA procedures when servicing your 7(a) loan. If a lender makes a significant error, like failing to properly perfect a lien, the SBA can declare a servicing deficiency. This reduces the SBA's guaranty when a purchase request is made, protecting the SBA.
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
Last checked 2026-06-15. Official sources control — verify before relying on any rule for a live deal.
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