Defaulted SBA Loan Offer in Compromise? Answers to questions by borrowers in SBA default considering submitting a fully compliant Offer in Compromise.
Book a Consultation CallThe Small Business Administration provides loans for entrepreneurs to start smaller business ventures. These loans are guaranteed by the government and require the business owner to pay them back according to the schedule set up. When the business owner faces financial difficulties, they may not have the funds needed to repay the loan. This could result in a default. When this happens, an SBA Loan Offer in Compromise could prevent the company from facing financial ruin.
Essentially, the offer in compromise is a settlement offer submitted by a financial advisor or attorney. It reflects are reduced value in which the business owner could pay their lender to settle the debt. An SBA loan default requires action on the borrower's part to avoid unwanted circumstances. This compromise is an effective strategy to prevent these circumstances and prevent a larger financial loss for the owner.
The owner should utilize an offer in compromise as soon as they receive the SBA demand letter. This letter is the last step of the notification process before the SBA takes further legal action. These actions could include seizure of property and assets. They could place a lien against the borrower's checking account, savings account, and all property in their name. These measures are taken to acquire payment of the total balance plus any late fees that accumulated.
Through an SBA loan foreclosure, the lender could seize the borrower's primary residence. This could occur if the property is used as collateral or included in the properties owned by the business. If properties and assets that are business-related could be used to pay off the loan, the primary residence isn't in jeopardy. However, the consumer may need an attorney to fight against these actions.
Small business owners must take quick action if their loan defaults. These actions could lead to a domino effect in which they lose all their property and assets. An attorney could help them by finding a better solution to this problem. Business owners who need assistance with a compromise or Tax Offset Program should contact an attorney immediately.
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 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.
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.
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.
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