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.

Clients executed personal and corporate guarantees for an SBA 7(a) loan from a Preferred Lender Provider (PLP). The borrower corporation defaulted on the loan exposing all collateral pledged by the Clients. The SBA subsequently acquired the loan balance from the PLP, including the right to collect against all guarantors. The SBA sent the Official Pre-Referral Notice to the guarantors giving them sixty (60) days to either pay the outstanding balance in full, negotiate a Repayment (Offer in Compromise (OIC) or Structured Workout (SW)), challenge their alleged guarantor liability or file a Request for Hearing (Appeals Petition) with the SBA Office of Hearings & Appeals.
Because the Clients were not financially eligible for an OIC, they opted for Structured Workout negotiations directly with the SBA before the debt was transferred to the Bureau of Fiscal Service, a division of the U.S. Department of Treasury for enforced collection.
The Firm was hired to negotiate a global Workout Agreement directly with the SBA to resolve the personal and corporate guarantees. After submitting the Structured Workout proposal, the assigned SBA Loan Specialist approved the requested terms in under ten (10) days without any lengthy back and forth negotiations.
The favorable terms of the Workout included an extended maturity at an affordable principal amount, along with a significantly reduced interest rate saving the Clients approximately $181,000 in administrative fees, penalties and interest (contract interest rate and Current Value of Funds Rate (CVFR)) as authorized by 31 U.S.C. § 3717(e) had the SBA loan been transferred to BFS.

Clients obtained an SBA 7(a) loan for $324,000 to buy a small business and its facility. The business and real estate had an appraisal value of $318,000 at the time of purchase. The business ultimately failed but the participating lender abandoned the business equipment and real estate collateral even though it had valid security liens. As a result, the lender recouped nearly nothing from the pledged collateral, leaving the business owners liable for the deficiency balance. The SBA paid the lender the 7(a) guaranty money and was assigned ownership of the debt, including the right to collect. However, the clients never received the SBA Official 60-Day Notice and were denied the opportunity to negotiate an Offer in Compromise (OIC) or a Workout directly with the SBA before being transferred to Treasury's Bureau of Fiscal Service, which added an additional $80,000 in collection fees. Treasury garnished and offset the clients' wages, federal salary and social security benefits. When the clients tried to negotiate with Treasury by themselves, they were offered an unaffordable repayment plan which would have caused severe financial hardship. Clients subsequently hired the Firm to litigate an Appeals Petition before the SBA Office & Hearings Appeals (OHA) challenging the legal enforceability and amount of the debt. The Firm successfully negotiated a term OIC that was approved by the SBA Office of General Counsel, saving the clients approximately $205,000.

Our firm successfully facilitated the SBA settlement of a COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) where 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.