5 Factors to Consider in an SBA Offer in Compromise
Offer in Compromise is a way for a small business to close when it is clear that they won't be able to pay their debts, but here are 5 factors to consider
SBA 7a loans are a great way to finance an organization and options are great for businesses. Learn about the different types and eligibility.
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SBA 7a loans for your business can make the difference between keeping your business afloat or losing it. SBA7a loans were created for that reason.
No one wants to see you lose the business you dreamed of and worked hard to obtain. You now need an SBA 7a loan but can't figure out how to get one. You might have an SBA 7a loan already and need to modify it.
SBA 7a loans have eligibility requirements, which you can find more information and legal services on what options you have in SBA 7a loans.
If you are going to deal with an SBA small business loan it's important to understand what it is. An SBA7a loan offers you a finance option guaranteed by the Small Business Administration. The reason the SBA loans are so popular and needed by many small businesses is important to understand. The SBA loans reduce the risk on the part of any lender and are also guaranteed by the Small Business Administration.
Its basic creation was built for businesses that cannot find other or more traditional loans. You can then use the loan with the SBA loan guarantee for whatever your small business needs to succeed. Frequently it is for starting up a small business, getting an influx of cash in a business a bit stagnant or other varied reasons.
A few of the best things about an SBA small business loan is;
There are nine types of SBA small business loans, and we are going to go over them all so you have the most relevant information on what an SBA small business loan can offer you.
Ther nine types of SBA small business loans include:
Each of them offers the small business owner something unique, and we are going to go over the benefits and eligibility terms for these small business loans below.
These are the typical small business loans many people know and use with the SBA. But we are going to tell you about some other ones you may not know about.
The SBA recognizes you may need capital for your business in a hurry. They also understand you and your business are at a make or break time. So they created the 7(a) Express Loan.
The SBA also has some SBA loans designed for a designated group of people to help them ope or sustain their businesses.
When you are considering a loan from the SBA, you need to understand they are flexible and provide you a lower payment. Most of the time interest rates range between 2.25% - 4.75%. The interest rates are lower than conventional loans and the SBA 7a loans are easier to get.
You can also use the loan funding for projects that help your business grow and develop. You won't have balloon payments to worry about, and will have money to cover soft costs. But your business must qualify as a small business for all the SBA loans. The government has a 'small business' definition you must meet, and any mid-sized businesses won't meet the guidelines.
If you are in business and already worked through the SBA application terms but are having issues with your current SBA loan, our experienced SBA attorneys can help. Our attorneys are trained in six core SBA disciplines
The six basic services are:
Our legal expertise provides negotiated and settled SBA debt. But our legal team provides so much more with most SBA issues or concerns you have.
Reach out to us today if you need your SBA processes resolved. When you are dealing with the SBA, the sooner you begin your negotiations, the better. Don't let the stress of an SBA loan drive your business in circles. We can show you how your business path can move forward once again.
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.
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.
Small business and guarantors obtained an SBA COVID-EIDL loan for $1,000,000. Clients defaulted causing SBA to charge-off the loan, accelerate the balance and refer the debt to Treasury's Bureau of Fiscal Service for collection. Treasury added nearly $500,000 in collection fees totaling $1,500,000. Clients were served with the SBA's Official 60-Day Notice and exercised the Repayment option by applying for the SBA’s Hardship Accommodation Plan. However, their application was summarily rejected by the SBA without providing any meaningful reasons. Clients hired the Firm to represent them against the SBA, Treasury and a Private Collection Agency. After securing government records through discovery, we filed an Appeals Petition with the SBA Office of Hearings & Appeals (OHA) court challenging the SBA's referral of the debt to Treasury. During litigation and before the OHA court issued a final Decision and Order, the Firm successfully negotiated a reinstatement and recall of the loan back to the SBA, a modification of the original repayment terms, termination of Treasury's enforced collection and removal of the statutory collection fees.
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.
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