Glossary · People and paperwork
In short
This refers to a person or business with a relationship (ownership, management, or family) to the borrower or seller that was not disclosed to the SBA or lender. Failure to disclose can lead to serious problems.
The SBA has strict affiliation rules to determine if businesses are small and eligible. An undisclosed affiliate can make your target business ineligible for an SBA loan if their combined size exceeds standards. This also raises red flags about misrepresentation, which can lead to loan denial or even fraud charges.
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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