SOP 50 10 7.1 has modified requirements on ESOP lending and made it easier for lenders to provide financing to ESOPs and/or financing resulting in the ESOP purchasing…

On August 1, 2023, the SBA unveiled its new streamlined Guaranty Purchase package.  The new Universal Purchase Package (UPP) now takes the place of the former SBA 10…

Since the SBA 7a program is designed to expand access to capital for small businesses who cannot obtain credit elsewhere, lenders must ensure that all diligence items have…

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) granted low-interest, long term Economic Injury Disaster Loans (“EIDL”) to millions of small businesses. While the pandemic no longer…

SBA’s guidance on real estate appraisals depends on the type, size and use of the SBA loan proceeds.  This article focuses specifically on the basic commercial real estate…

After loan disbursement, SBA lenders are often asked by borrowers to subordinate the position of a lien securing an SBA loan.  Lenders must consider these subordination requests in…