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!
Millions of Dollars in SBA Debts Resolved via Offer in Compromise and Negotiated Repayment Agreements without our Clients filing for Bankruptcy or Facing Home Foreclosure
Millions of Dollars in Treasury Debts Defended Against via AWG Hearings, Treasury Offset Program Resolution, Cross-servicing Disputes, Private Collection Agency Representation, Compromise Offers and Negotiated Repayment Agreements
Our Attorneys are Authorized by the Agency Practice Act to Represent Federal Debtors Nationwide before the SBA, The SBA Office of Hearings and Appeals, the Treasury Department, and the Bureau of Fiscal Service.
Client personally guaranteed an SBA 7(a) loan for $100,000 from the lender. The SBA loan went into early default in 2006 less than 12 months from disbursement. The SBA paid the 7(a) guaranty monies to the lender and subsequently acquired the deficiency balance of about $96,000, including the right to collect against the guarantor. However, the SBA sent the Official 60-Day Due Process Notice to the Client's defunct business address instead of his personal residence, which he never received. As a result, the debt was transferred to Treasury's Bureau of Fiscal Service where substantial collection fees were assessed, including accrued interest per the promissory note. Treasury eventually referred the debt to a Private Collection Agency (PCA) - Pioneer Credit Recovery, Inc. Pioneer sent a demand letter claiming a debt balance of almost $310,000 - a shocking 223% increase from the original loan amount assigned to the SBA. Client's social security disability benefits were seized through the Treasury Offset Program (TOP). Client hired the Firm to represent him as the debt continued to snowball despite seizure of his social security benefits and federal tax refunds as the involuntary payments were first applied to Treasury's collection fees, then to accrued interest with minimal allocation to the SBA principal balance.
We initially submitted a Cross-Servicing Dispute (CSD) challenging the referral of the debt to Treasury based on the defective notice sent to the defunct business address. Despite overwhelming evidence proving a violation of the Client's Due Process rights, the SBA still rejected the CSD. As a result, an Appeals Petition was filed with the SBA Office of Hearings & Appeals (OHA) Court challenging the SBA decision and its certification the debt was legally enforceable in the amount claimed. After several months of litigation before the SBA OHA Court, our Firm Attorney successfully negotiated an Offer in Compromise (OIC) Term Workout with the SBA Supervising Trial Attorney for $82,000 spread over a term of 74 months at a significantly reduced interest rate saving the Client an estimated $241,000 in Treasury collection fees, accrued interest (contract interest rate and Current Value of Funds Rate (CVFR)), and the PCA contingency fee.
Our firm successfully facilitated the SBA settlement of a COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) f borrower received an SBA disaster loan of $150,000, but due to the severe economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the business was unable to recover.
Despite the borrower’s efforts to maintain operations, shutdowns and restrictions significantly reduced the customer base and revenue, making continued operations unsustainable. After a thorough business closure review, we negotiated with the SBA, securing a resolution where the borrower paid only $6,015 to release the collateral, with no further financial liability for the owner/officer.
This case demonstrates how businesses affected by the pandemic can navigate SBA loan settlements effectively. If your business is struggling with an SBA EIDL loan, we specialize in SBA Offer in Compromise (SBA OIC) solutions to help close outstanding debts while minimizing financial burden.
Client personally guaranteed SBA 7(a) loan balance of over $150,000. Business failed and eventually shut down. SBA then pursued client for the balance. We intervened and was able to present an SBA OIC that was accepted for $30,000.