New Proposed Legislation Will Affect SBA Loans and Franchisees
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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.
Client personally guaranteed an SBA 7(a) loan to help with a relative’s new business venture. After the business failed, Treasury was able to secure a recurring Treasury Offset Program (TOP) levy against his monthly Social Security Benefits based on the claim that he owed over $1.2 million dollars. We initially submitted a Cross-Servicing Dispute, but then, prepared and filed an Appeals Petition with the SBA Office of Hearings and Appeals (SBA OHA). As a result of our efforts, we were able to convince the SBA to not only terminate the claimed debt of $1.2 million dollars against our client (without him having to file bankruptcy) but also refund the past recurring amounts that were offset from his Social Security Benefits in connection with the TOP levy.
Client’s small business obtained an SBA 7(a) loan for $750,000. She and her husband signed personal guarantees exposing all of their non-exempt income and assets. With just 18 months left on the maturity date and payment on the remaining balance, the Great Recession of 2008 hit, which ultimately caused the business to fail and default on the loan terms. The 7(a) lender accelerated and sent a demand for full payment of the remaining loan balance. The SBA lender’s note allowed for a default interest rate of about 7% per year. In response to the lender's aggressive collection action, Client's husband filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in an attempt to protect against their personal assets. However, his bankruptcy discharge did not relieve the Client's personal guarantee liability for the SBA debt. The SBA lender opted to pursue the SBA 7(a) Guaranty and subsequently assigned the loan and the right to enforce collection against the Client to the SBA. The Client then received the SBA Official 60-Day Notice. After conducting a Case Evaluation with her, she then hired the Firm to respond and negotiate on her behalf with just 34 days left before the impending referral to Treasury. The Client wanted to dispute the SBA’s alleged debt balance as stated in the 60-Day Notice by claiming the 7(a) lender failed to liquidate business collateral in a commercially reasonable manner - which if done properly - proceeds would have paid back the entire debt balance. However, due to time constraints, waivers contained in the SBA loan instruments, including the fact the Client was not able to inspect the SBA's records for investigation purposes before the remaining deadline, Client agreed to submit a Structured Workout for the alleged balance in response to the Official 60-Day Notice as she was not eligible for an Offer in Compromise (OIC) because of equity in non-exempt income and assets. After back and forth negotiations, the SBA Loan Specialist approved the Workout proposal, reducing the Client's purported liability by nearly $142,142.27 in accrued interest, and statutory collection fees. Without the Firm's intervention and subsequent approval of the Workout proposal, the Client's debt amount (with accrued interest, Treasury's statutory collection fee and Treasury's interest based on the Current Value of Funds Rate (CVFR) would have been nearly $291,030.
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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