The Three Elements of an Effective SBA Offer in Compromise Strategy
You don't have to deal with your SBA debt alone. The following is a guide for an effective SBA offer in compromise strategy.
Protect Law Group can provide the path forward for recipients of the EIDL program seeking loan forgiveness. Book a consultation call with us today!
Book a Consultation CallProtect Law Group represents small business owners with more than $30,000 of debt before the Small Business Association (SBA) and the Treasury Department's Bureau of Fiscal Service. When talking about different types of small business loans, a key program to understand is the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL), which has been crucial for many businesses and entrepreneurs during challenging times.
The EIDL loan is for any businesses located in an official disaster area or experiencing substantial economic injury. The SBA has introduced the EIDL Hardship Accommodation Plan, which helps those facing continued financial difficulties. In this blog post, we will explore what the plan entails and how it can benefit loan recipients seeking EIDL loan forgiveness.
Many EIDL loan recipients are eager to achieve loan forgiveness to alleviate their financial burdens. If you fall on continued hard times after receiving the EIDL, there is a plan forward. The process of EIDL loan forgiveness involves meeting certain criteria set by the SBA.
The EIDL Hardship Accommodation Plan is designed to offer relief to borrowers who are struggling to repay their EIDL loans due to unforeseen, short-term financial hardships. This plan allows borrowers to request accommodations such as loan term extensions, payment deferrals, and other options to help them manage their loan obligations more effectively.
To qualify for the EIDL Hardship Accommodation Plan, borrowers must demonstrate that they are facing financial difficulty that impacts their ability to repay their EIDL loan, such as being default on payments. Borrowers can submit a request for accommodation to the SBA, outlining their specific circumstances and providing any supporting documentation as needed. At Protect Law Group, we are committed to helping borrowers through this process.
By participating in the EIDL Hardship Accommodation Plan, borrowers can potentially avoid defaulting on their EIDL loans and preserve their credit ratings. The accommodations provided under this plan can help borrowers navigate challenging financial situations and work towards achieving EIDL loan forgiveness in the long run.
The EIDL Hardship Accommodation Plan serves as a valuable resource for recipients who are facing financial difficulties after receiving and seeking forgiveness. Protect Law Group can assist you in navigating this process from start to finish by outlining steps, negotiating on your behalf, and offering small business law expertise. By understanding the purpose of this plan, how to qualify for it, and the benefits it offers, borrowers can take proactive steps to manage their EIDL loans effectively and secure their financial stability.
If you are experiencing financial hardships related to your EIDL loan, book a consultation call with us to explore the next steps. Protect Law Group can provide the support you need to overcome these challenges and move forward with confidence.
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
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The clients are personally guaranteed an SBA 7(a) loan. The SBA referred the debt to the Department of Treasury, which was seeking payment of $487,981 from our clients. We initially filed a Cross-Servicing Dispute, which was denied. As a result, we filed an Appeals Petition with the SBA Office of Hearings and Appeals asserting legal defenses and supporting evidence uncovered during the discovery and investigation phase of our services. Ultimately, the SBA settled the debt for $25,000 - saving our clients approximately $462,981.
Client personally guaranteed SBA 7(a) loan for $350,000. The small business failed but because of the personal guarantee liability, the client continued to pay the monthly principal & interest out-of-pocket draining his savings. The client hired a local attorney but quickly realized that he was not familiar with SBA-backed loans or their standard operating procedures. Our firm was subsequently hired after the client received the SBA's official 60-day notice. After back-and-forth negotiations, we were able to convince the SBA to reinstate the loan, retract the acceleration of the outstanding balance, modify the original terms, and approve a structured workout reducing the interest rate from 7.75% to 0% and extending the maturity date for a longer period to make the monthly payments affordable. In conclusion, not only we were able to help the client avoid litigation and bankruptcy, but our SBA lawyers also saved him approximately $227,945 over the term of the workout.
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.
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