Obtaining a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan is one of the most consequential financial decisions a business owner will make. Whether acquiring a business, purchasing commercial real…

The updated SOP 50 10 8 (“SOP”) has replaced the long-standing “do what you do” flexibility with stricter underwriting expectations, making insurance a more critical component of the…

The SBA’s International Trade Loan (“ITL”) program has recently undergone a meaningful transformation intended to expand opportunities for access to capital. Previously a niche, export-focused product, ITL is…

Following a loan default, lenders must act swiftly and properly document their files. Often lenders respond with a formal letter addressing a specific demand, whether that be for…

With the issuance of SOP 50 10 8 and subsequent notices on citizenship, Lenders are increasingly evaluating complete divestiture by an owner of an Applicant.  Under the current…

Earlier this year SBA Procedural Notice 5000-876626 was published, updating its guidance on applicant ownership and residency requirements for 7(a) and 504 loans. The revised guidance generated numerous…