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Learn how to navigate SBA and Treasury debt with expert legal assistance. Understand complexities, explore solutions, and secure your business's future with confidence.

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Have you ever found yourself overwhelmed by the complexities of legal issues, especially as they relate to SBA and Treasury debt? Navigating the legal landscape can be daunting, particularly when you are a small business owner dealing with federal debt. With everything at stake, having the right legal assistance and representation becomes crucial. This discussion will guide you through the nuances of seeking legal assistance and representation, particularly in the area of SBA and Treasury debt resolution.

Why You Might Need Legal Assistance

There are numerous situations where legal assistance becomes necessary. As a business owner with looming debt issues with the SBA or Treasury, you may feel pressured by the potential consequences of your debt. Legal guidance can help you develop strategies to resolve your debt issues and may prevent severe repercussions such as bankruptcy or foreclosure.

Understanding SBA Debt Challenges

The Small Business Administration (SBA) supports small businesses by offering loans; however, financial instability or unforeseen challenges can lead to debt. Misunderstanding or improperly handling this debt can escalate problems quickly. Legal professionals can assist in navigating these uncertainties, providing a buffer between you and potentially adverse outcomes.

The Complexity of Federal Debt Issues

Federal debt issues, particularly those involving federal agencies like the SBA, often include procedural rules and regulations. Without professional expertise, comprehending these complexities is challenging. Skilled attorneys can break down these rules, ensuring you understand the implications and nuances of your situation.

The Role of Protect Law Group

Protect Law Group is a firm specializing in providing expert legal services for resolving SBA and Treasury debt problems. They cater to small business owners and federal debtors across the United States, using their expertise to unravel complex legal challenges and outline a clear path toward resolution.

Areas of Legal Expertise

Protect Law Group offers services that focus on specific legal challenges faced by businesses dealing with SBA debt. Their expertise covers a wide range of services, including strategic defense initiatives, appealing petitions, and negotiating with the SBA. By offering a robust suite of services, Protect Law Group provides comprehensive support to their clients.

Developing Strategic Defense Initiatives

Creating a proactive strategy is crucial in managing SBA debt. Protect Law Group assists clients in developing these strategies to defend against debt collection efforts. Such an approach not only mitigates risks but also potentially resolves debts in a favorable manner.

Expertise in Appeals and Investigations

The firm aids in filing Appeals Petitions with the SBA Office of Hearings and Appeals. They conduct in-depth investigations into factual and procedural errors, providing you with precise strategies to prosecute or defend against claims.

Legal Representation Nationwide

Protect Law Group attorneys, authorized by the Agency Practice Act, represent federal debtors before the SBA, Treasury Department, and Bureau of Fiscal Service. They handle initial case evaluations and present clients with various options to address their debt concerns effectively.

Nationwide Advocacy

Having a firm that can represent you on a national scale ensures you receive consistent and informed legal advocacy. Protect Law Group’s nationwide reach provides them with unique insights and resources, allowing them to tailor their services across different state laws and regulations.

Educating Clients on Legal Options

Understanding your legal options is as important as seeking representation. Protect Law Group focuses on educating their clients, offering insights into case remedies, steps to take, and what to expect during the legal process.

Specific SBA-Related Services Provided by Protect Law Group

When dealing with SBA-related debt, Protect Law Group offers specialized services to help businesses from various angles. Their focus is not merely on resolution but also on providing peace of mind and security during challenging financial times.

SBA Offer in Compromise (OIC)

The Offer in Compromise (OIC) program allows eligible businesses to settle their SBA debt for less than what they owe. Protect Law Group’s expertise in navigating this program ensures you can access the benefits, reducing your financial burden significantly.

Structured Workout Solutions

A Structured Workout is a negotiated agreement allowing the debtor to repay the debt over an extended period. Such arrangements can offer much-needed financial relief, enabling businesses to continue operations without the constant pressure of impending debt deadlines.

Administrative Litigation and Negotiations

Litigation, particularly before the SBA Office of Hearings and Appeals, requires expert representation. Protect Law Group can guide you throughout the litigation process, ensuring your rights and interests are protected. Besides litigation, their negotiators work diligently with the SBA to secure favorable terms for your situation.

Preventing Foreclosure and Bankruptcy

Legal support can be pivotal in preventing severe financial repercussions like foreclosure and bankruptcy if SBA loans remain unresolved. By leveraging legal expertise and strategic planning, Protect Law Group helps you minimize damage to business and personal assets.

Avoidance of Severe Consequences

The ultimate goal in seeking legal assistance is preventing negative outcomes from SBA loan defaults. With expert advice and representation, you can protect your business and personal assets, helping you avoid detrimental financial impacts and start afresh with a clean slate.

How Protect Law Group Stands Out

Protect Law Group distinguishes itself through its comprehensive approach to resolving SBA debts. Their experienced attorneys are well-versed in key legal principles, bringing a wealth of knowledge to the table.

Key Factors Setting Protect Law Group Apart

Their approach goes beyond mere legal representation. Protect Law Group prioritizes a client-centered experience, ensuring their clients are better informed, ethically represented, and have access to cutting-edge technology for case management.

Client Experience and Ethical Standards

A cornerstone of Protect Law Group’s services is their unwavering commitment to ethical standards. Their track record demonstrates integrity in every case they handle, providing clients with trust and confidence in their representation.

Utilizing Advanced Technologies

To provide the most relevant case information and perspectives, Protect Law Group employs advanced technologies, making the legal process more efficient and accessible. This technological edge enhances their service quality and client communication.

Conclusion: Acting Now for Future Security

Facing SBA debt problems can be daunting, but with the right legal representation, you can navigate these challenges effectively. Protect Law Group stands as a reliable ally in resolving your debt issues, helping safeguard your future against financial uncertainties. If SBA-related debt concerns loom over you, consider reaching out to Protect Law Group for a comprehensive case evaluation. Let their expertise guide you to a path of financial stability and peace of mind.

$750,000 SBA 7A LOAN – NEGOTIATED WORKOUT AGREEMENT

$750,000 SBA 7A LOAN – NEGOTIATED WORKOUT AGREEMENT

Client’s small business obtained an SBA 7(a) loan for $750,000.  She and her husband signed personal guarantees exposing all of their non-exempt income and assets. With just 18 months left on the maturity date and payment on the remaining balance, the Great Recession of 2008 hit, which ultimately caused the business to fail and default on the loan terms. The 7(a) lender accelerated and sent a demand for full payment of the remaining loan balance.  The SBA lender’s note allowed for a default interest rate of about 7% per year. In response to the lender's aggressive collection action, Client's husband filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in an attempt to protect against their personal assets. However, his bankruptcy discharge did not relieve the Client's personal guarantee liability for the SBA debt. The SBA lender opted to pursue the SBA 7(a) Guaranty and subsequently assigned the loan and the right to enforce collection against the Client to the SBA. The Client then received the SBA Official 60-Day Notice. After conducting a Case Evaluation with her, she then hired the Firm to respond and negotiate on her behalf with just 34 days left before the impending referral to Treasury. The Client wanted to dispute the SBA’s alleged debt balance as stated in the 60-Day Notice by claiming the 7(a) lender failed to liquidate business collateral in a commercially reasonable manner - which if done properly - proceeds would have paid back the entire debt balance.  However, due to time constraints, waivers contained in the SBA loan instruments, including the fact the Client was not able to inspect the SBA's records for investigation purposes before the remaining deadline, Client agreed to submit a Structured Workout for the alleged balance in response to the Official 60-Day Notice as she was not eligible for an Offer in Compromise (OIC) because of equity in non-exempt income and assets. After back and forth negotiations, the SBA Loan Specialist approved the Workout proposal, reducing the Client's purported liability by nearly $142,142.27 in accrued interest, and statutory collection fees. Without the Firm's intervention and subsequent approval of the Workout proposal, the Client's debt amount (with accrued interest, Treasury's statutory collection fee and Treasury's interest based on the Current Value of Funds Rate (CVFR) would have been nearly $291,030.

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$383,000 SBA 7A LOAN - NEGOTIATED RELEASE OF LIEN FOR CONSIDERATION

$383,000 SBA 7A LOAN - NEGOTIATED RELEASE OF LIEN FOR CONSIDERATION

Clients executed several trust deeds pledging seven (7) real estate properties and unconditional personal guarantees for an SBA 7(a) loan from the participating lender. The clients' small business failed and eventually defaulted on repayment of the loan exposing all collateral pledged by the clients. The SBA subsequently acquired the loan balance from the lender, including the right to liquidate  and collect all pledged collateral pursuant to the trust deed instruments.

The Firm was hired to negotiate separate release of lien proposals for all 7 real estate properties. In preparation for the work assignment, the Firm Attorneys initiated discovery  to secure records from the SBA and Treasury's Bureau of Fiscal Service. After reviewing the records and understanding the interplay between the lender and the SBA, the attorneys then prepared, submitted and negotiated the release of lien (ROL) for each of the 7 real estate properties for consideration.

After submitting the proposals, the assigned SBA Loan Specialists approved each ROL package - significantly reducing the total SBA debt claimed.

$430,000 SBA 7A LOAN - NEGOTIATED WORKOUT AGREEMENT

$430,000 SBA 7A LOAN - NEGOTIATED WORKOUT AGREEMENT

Clients' 7(a) loan was referred to Treasury's Bureau of Fiscal Service for enforced collection in 2015. They not only personally guaranteed the loan, but also pledged their primary residence as additional collateral.  One of the clients filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy thinking that it would discharge the SBA 7(a) lien encumbering their home. They later discovered that they were mistakenly advised. The Firm was subsequently hired to review their case and defend against a series of collection actions. Eventually, we were able to negotiate a structured workout for $180,000 directly with the SBA, saving them approximately $250,000 (by reducing the default interest rate and removing Treasury's substantial collection fees) and from possible foreclosure.

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