SBA OIG and DOJ Signal Escalating Enforcement of COVID-Era SBA Loans in 2026
SBA OIG and DOJ Signal Escalating Enforcement of COVID-Era SBA Loans in 2026. Learn what to expect and how Protect Law Group can help with COVID Loan Audits
If you are struggling to make your monthly SBA loan payments, you are not alone. Many business owners have turned to Protect Law Group for help. We are a team of experienced SBA loan attorneys who specialize in helping our clients resolve their SBA debt. In this blog post, we will be discussing four types of SBA debt resolution services that we offer. Keep reading to learn more and contact us today to get started with our SBA debt resolution services!
If you are being sued by the SBA, we can help. We will review your case and determine the best course of action. We may be able to get the lawsuit dismissed or settled for a fraction of what you owe.
We can help you modify your loan terms so that you can afford the monthly payments. We will work with your lender to try to get a lower interest rate, extended repayment term, or both.
If the SBA has placed a lien on your property, we can help you get it released. We will negotiate with the SBA to try to get the lien removed. Our team is experienced with SBA loans so contact us today to get help with a lien on your property!
If you are unable to afford the monthly payments on your SBA loan, we can negotiate a repayment plan with the SBA. We will work with you to try to get a lower monthly payment that you can afford.
If you are struggling to make your monthly SBA loan payments, contact Protect Law Group today. Whether you need help with loan modifications or repayment plan negotiations, we can help you resolve your SBA debt and get back on track. Book your consultation call today to get started!
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 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.
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 resolved an SBA 7(a) loan default in the amount of $212,000 on behalf of an individual guarantor. The borrower’s business experienced a significant downturn in revenue and was unable to sustain operations, ultimately leading to closure and a remaining personal guaranty obligation.
After conducting a thorough financial review and preparing a comprehensive SBA Offer in Compromise (SBA OIC) submission, we negotiated directly with the SBA and lender to achieve a settlement of $50,000—approximately 24% of the outstanding balance. This favorable resolution released the guarantor from further personal liability and provided the opportunity to move forward free from the burden of enforced collection.
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