Generally, there are at least seven (7) legal sources to consider reviewing in connection with trying to settle SBA debt, resolve SBA loan default or defend against a DOT collection matter. The seven (7) sources that we believe are essential for research into these important issues are:
When locating certain research sources to settle SBA debt case or defend against a DOT collection matter, we often break our initial research into two (2) parts:
Legal Research Sources Internal to the SBA:
Legal Research Sources External to the SBA:
Hence, there are several branches of legal resources and authorities which need to be researched and reviewed when dealing with any SBA loan default, SBA OIC or DOT debt collection matter. To say that it is okay to simply ignore these important resources, then any SBA or DOT debtor told to do so, has been advised by the non-attorney salesperson who simply does not know what “he” is talking about, and in all reality . . . is providing not only irresponsible advice, but also negligent counsel. Typical . . . I guess for a “non-attorney” who neither has a doctorate, passed a bar exam (or multiple bar examinations), practiced law for several years (but is trying to do so in an arguably unauthorized and illegal fashion) nor worked with such important federal agency issues. Generally, when you don’t possess something . . . human nature tells you to criticize what you don’t possess. It’s nothing more than a “defense mechanism” in order to deal with a severe inferiority complex
You should not have to struggle to settle SBA debt on your own. Instead, turn to one of our attorneys who specializes in SBA OIC & DOT debt claims. We are dedicated to helping you settle SBA loan default and/or federal nontax debt with the DOT.
If you are struggling with circumstances that involve SBA loan default and/or a DOT referral, you deserve professional help! Our attorneys all know how to win SBA OIC and DOT compromise cases. If you contact us, we can help you settle SBA debt once and for all. After you schedule an appointment, you confer with a devoted SBA OIC lawyer and/or United States Treasury Dept. Practitioner who will help you through your administrative legal battle. After your claim is resolved, you will never again have to worry about your SBA loan default problem and/or DOT collection claim haunting you. Our team of lawyers has assisted many clients through the years. Now it is your turn! You truly can resolve SBA debt and/or DOT matter for good!
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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.

The client personally guaranteed an SBA 7(a) loan for $150,000. His business revenue decreased significantly causing default and an accelerated balance of $143,000. The client received the SBA's Official 60-day notice with the debt scheduled for referral to the Treasury’s Bureau of Fiscal Service for aggressive collection in less than 26 days. We were hired to represent him, respond to the SBA's Official 60-day notice, and prevent enforced collection by the Treasury and the Department of Justice. We successfully negotiated a structured workout with an extended maturity date that included a reduction of the 14% interest rate and removal of substantial collection fees (30% of the loan balance), effectively saving the client over $242,000.

Client’s small business obtained an SBA 7(a) loan for $150,000. He and his wife signed personal guarantees and pledged their home as collateral. The SBA loan went into default, the term or maturity date was accelerated and demand for payment of the entire amount claimed was made. The SBA lender’s note gave it the right to adjust the default interest rate from 7.25% to 18% per annum. The business filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy but was dismissed after 3 years due to its inability to continue with payments under the plan. Clients wanted to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, which would have been a mistake as their home had significant equity to repay the SBA loan balance in full as the Trustee would likely seize and sell the home to repay the secured and unsecured creditors. However, the SBA lender opted to pursue the SBA 7(a) Guaranty and subsequently assigned the loan and the right to enforce collection to the SBA. Clients then received the SBA Official 60-Day Notice and hired the Firm to respond to it and negotiate on their behalf. Clients disputed the SBA’s alleged balance of $148,000, as several payments made to the SBA lender during the Chapter 11 reorganization were not accounted for. To challenge the SBA’s claimed debt balance, the Firm Attorneys initiated expedited discovery to obtain government records. SBA records disclosed the true amount owed was about $97,000. Moreover, because the Clients’ home had significant equity, they were not eligible for an Offer in Compromise or an immediate Release of Lien for Consideration, despite being incorrectly advised by non-attorney consulting companies that they were. Instead, our Firm Attorneys recommended a Workout of $97,000 spread over a lengthy term and a waiver of the applicable interest rate making the monthly payment affordable. After back and forth negotiations, SBA approved the Workout proposal, thereby saving the home from imminent foreclosure and reducing the Clients' liability by nearly $81,000 in incorrect principal balance, accrued interest, and statutory collection fees.