On March 7, 2025, SBA issued Policy Notice 5000-865754 (the “Policy Notice”), Policy Updates to Comply with Executive Order 14159 Regarding Citizenship Requirements for Obtaining 7(a) and 504…

Kelly Loeffler, newly confirmed as the 28th Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), outlined her priorities in a Day One memo. She emphasized rebuilding the agency into a…

An important and beneficial aspect of the SBA 7(a) Loan program is the lender’s ability to sell the guaranteed portion of an SBA Loan.  There is an active…

When financing the purchase or construction of commercial real estate, SBA Lenders should confirm that the subject property’s zoning classification allows for the Borrower’s proposed use of the…

With the large volume of recorded lien (and associated) documents required to secure SBA loans, it is not uncommon for an instrument recorded in the public records to…

The new year ushered in a new presidential administration and with it a renewed focus on SBA’s lending programs and portfolio performance.  While it remains unclear what potential…