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Best Practices: Qualifying for an Owner Buyout

As lenders begin to underwrite new loans under SOP 50 10 8.1, effective October 1, 2026, it’s important to pay close attention to the revised change of ownership…
  • October 7, 2026
  • Kimberly A. Rayer

Best Practices: What the SOP Technical Policy Updates Actually Change for 7(a) Lenders

SBA issued a technical update to SOP 50 10 8.1 on September 25, 2026. Although many revisions are administrative, several will affect how lenders process their loan files.…
  • September 30, 2026
  • Ethan W. Smith

Best Practices: Collateral Adequacy Analysis For 504 Loans Under SOP 50 10 8.1

Certified Development Companies (“CDCs”) have many responsibilities when analyzing real property collateral for a potential 504 loan and the SBA has now added a new requirement to the…
  • September 23, 2026
  • Janet M. Dery

Best Practices: Rising Bankruptcy Filings and a Potential Subchapter V Expansion: What Lenders Should Watch

Bankruptcy filings are continuing to rise in 2026, and small business restructurings are increasing at an even faster pace. According to Epiq AACER, total U.S. bankruptcy filings increased 8% in…
  • September 16, 2026
  • Lyndsay Rowland

Best Practices: Change of Ownership Transactions Under SOP 50 10 8.1: What SBA Lenders Need to Know

SOP 50 10 8.1 is set to take effect for all SBA loans approved on or after October 1, 2026.  In this article, we will explore the new…
  • September 9, 2026
  • Katie O'Brien

Best Practices: SOP 50 10 8.1 is Coming: A Friendly Guide for SBA Lenders

Mark your calendar and refresh your checklists.  SOP 50 10 8.1 becomes effective October 1, 2026. The new SOP includes some significant changes.  The new SOP folds in…
  • September 2, 2026
  • Timothy D'Lauro
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