Under the current SOP 50 10 7.1, lenders could essentially treat the Credit Elsewhere Test as a check-the-box exercise. That will no longer be the case starting June…
In SOP 50 10 8, the SBA has updated its guidance on citizenship requirements for SBA loan eligibility, providing additional clarity for lenders navigating ownership and guarantor eligibility.…
With the issuance of SOP 50 10 8, effective June 1, 2025, the SBA will be returning to well-established principles of equity injection. The SBA has eliminated the…
It is well established that the Small Business Administration (SBA) currently requires lenders to conduct a site visit when a loan is in default. However, lenders often have…
“Sooner or later, everything old is new again.” -Stephen King, The Colorado Kid On April 22, 2025, SBA issued Information Notice 5000-866746 announcing the issuance of the…
Selling loans on the SBA 7(a) Loan Secondary Market is a critical part of some SBA Lenders' business strategy. An important step to understanding the conditions upon which…
