On August 1, 2023, the SOP 50 57 3, 7(a) Loan Servicing and Liquidation became effective. SBA has published an update, SOP 50 57 3.1, which has been…

In today’s technological world many small businesses seek to protect their intangible creations, often referred to as intellectual property, by obtaining registered copyrights, trademarks and patents on these…

Urgent care centers are on the rise in the U.S. due to high costs of emergency room visits, long wait times for primary care doctors, and growing consumer…

An SBA loan may be used to finance the start-up, purchase, or refinance of Federal Express (Fed Ex) delivery routes.  This type of transaction is unique and nuanced,…

Franchise lending continues to be a hot topic amongst SBA lenders, as they set new policies and procedures for determining eligibility of franchise concepts and documenting their loan…

The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), implemented by the Regulation B as documented in 12 CFR Part 1002, underscores the congressional determination that consumers and businesses should receive…