When SBA lenders evaluate title risk, the focus is often on liens, ownership, and access. However, restrictive covenants and deed restrictions — often buried deep in recorded documents…

Best-Practice Guidance for Lenders When a borrower defaults, some lenders consider allowing them to "self-liquidate" the collateral. In this context, self-liquidation means the borrower arranges the sale of…

On December 19, 2025, the SBA announced important revisions to the citizenship and residency requirements set forth in Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 50 10 8. These changes will…