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Perhaps you’re currently dealing with financial problems within your business and are fearing the prospect of defaulting on an SBA loan. Let’s take a thorough look at what this entails.
Protect Law Group primarily offers expert legal services that specialize in addressing your SBA and Treasury debt issues. Catering to small business owners and federal debtors throughout the United States, they provide a wide range of services to aid in resolving SBA loans and debt intricacies. These services include:
Protect Law Group attorneys have the permissions conferred by the Agency Practice Act to represent federal debtors across the country. Their jurisdictions cover the SBA, the SBA Office of Hearings and Appeals, the Treasury Department, and the Bureau of Fiscal Service. The attorneys are responsible for conducting initial case evaluations and diagnosing your case issues. They also take up the role of educators explaining your options and help in implementing an effective plan designed to resolve your SBA loan problems.
These attorneys follow a strict ethical code and leverage cutting-edge technologies to provide you with relevant information about your case in a cost-effective manner.
Protect Law Group offers a variety of services related to SBA loans:
Their aim is to manage your SBA debt in such a way that it causes minimal harm to your business or personal asset base while also avoiding foreclosure, bankruptcy, and other negative outcomes of loan default.
Protect Law Group makes several offerings to their clients, including:
What sets Protect Law Group apart from others in the industry includes their team of educated attorneys who have mastered the six key principles necessary to resolve your SBA loan problems, and a customer experience that surpasses expectations.
If you borrow money from the Small Business Administration (SBA), the expectation is for you to repay the full amount. Failure to do so results in the SBA declaring your loan to be in default, which could potentially trigger severe repercussions such as foreclosure, bankruptcy, or seizure of personal assets.
So, if you are currently facing an SBA loan default or carrying a heavy burden of SBA debt, Protect Law Group can help. Don’t hesitate to reach out to them for a case evaluation. Remember, the first step towards resolving a problem is acknowledging its existence and seeking help.
Here are 10 relevant FAQs based on common search queries related to SBA loan defaults:
1. What happens if I default on my SBA loan?
When you default on an SBA loan, the lender may demand immediate payment, seize collateral, and the SBA may pursue legal action to recover the debt through personal assets.
2. How long before an SBA loan goes into default?
An SBA loan typically goes into default after 60 days of missed payments, though specific terms may vary by lender.
3. Can I negotiate an SBA loan default settlement?
Yes, borrowers can negotiate an “Offer in Compromise” with the SBA to settle the debt for less than the full amount owed.
4. Will SBA loan default affect my personal credit?
Yes, an SBA loan default will significantly impact your personal credit score since these loans typically require personal guarantees.
5. Can the SBA garnish wages for defaulted loans?
Yes, the SBA has the authority to garnish wages and can collect up to 15% of disposable income through Treasury Offset Program.
6. What assets can the SBA seize in a default?
The SBA can seize business assets, personal property, and bank accounts that were listed as collateral or covered under the personal guarantee.
7. How can I prevent SBA loan default?
Prevention strategies include maintaining open communication with lenders, requesting payment modifications, and seeking professional financial advice early.
8. Is bankruptcy an option for SBA loan default?
While bankruptcy is possible, SBA loans are typically more difficult to discharge than conventional loans, and personal guarantees may still apply.
9. Can I get another SBA loan after defaulting?
Generally, defaulting on an SBA loan makes you ineligible for future SBA loans unless the default is fully resolved.
10. What is an SBA Offer in Compromise (OIC)?
An OIC is a formal proposal to the SBA to settle the debt for less than the full amount owed, typically requiring proof of financial hardship.

Clients personally guaranteed an SBA 7(a) loan that was referred to the Department of Treasury for collection. Treasury claimed our clients owed over $220,000 once it added its statutory collection fees and interest. We were able to negotiate a significant reduction of the total claimed amount from $220,000 to $119,000, saving the clients over $100,000 by arguing for a waiver of the statutory 28%-30% administrative fees and costs.

Clients personally guaranteed SBA 7(a) loan balance of over $300,000. Clients also pledged their homes as additional collateral. SBA OIC accepted $87,000 with the full lien release against the home.

Client received the SBA's Official 60-Day Notice for a loan that was obtained by her small business in 2001. The SBA loan went into default in 2004 but after hearing nothing from the SBA lender or the SBA for 20 years, out of the blue, she received the SBA's collection due process notice which provided her with only one of four options: (1) repay the entire accelerated balance immediately; (2) negotiate a repayment arrangement; (3) challenge the legal enforceability of the debt with evidence; or (4) request an OHA hearing before a U.S. Administrative Law Judge.
Client hired the Firm to represent her with only 13 days left before the expiration deadline to respond to the SBA's Official 60-Day Notice. The Firm attorneys immediately researched the SBA's Official loan database to obtain information regarding the 7(a) loan. Thereafter, the Firm attorneys conducted legal research and asserted certain affirmative defenses challenging the legal enforceability of the debt. A written response was timely filed to the 60-Day Notice with the SBA subsequently agreeing with the client's affirmative defenses and legal arguments. As a result, the SBA rendered a decision immediately terminating collection of the debt against the client's alleged personal guarantee liability saving her $50,000.