SBA OIG Report Highlights Missed Collection Opportunities on Delinquent COVID 19 EIDLs
OIG’s August 2025 audit reveals SBA failed to use key tools in collecting $47B in delinquent COVID‑19 EIDLs. Learn what it means for borrowers now.
Understand Subchapter V and how it can provide effective debt management programs and business debt relief. Contact Protect Law Group today!
Book a Consultation CallIf your business is struggling with overwhelming debt, it's crucial to explore all available options for relief. One such option is Subchapter V. At Protect Law Group, our team of SBA loan attorneys specializes in helping businesses navigate the complexities of Subchapter V and find concrete solutions for their financial challenges. Contact us to learn more!

Subchapter V is a bankruptcy provision specifically designed for small businesses with debt under $7.5 million. It offers an expedited and streamlined process for debt adjustment and provides business owners with a more manageable path to financial recovery.

One significant advantage of Subchapter V is its focus on debt management programs. Under Subchapter V, businesses can propose a debt repayment plan based on their current income and projected future earnings.

Subchapter V benefits for small businesses include easier plan confirmation, debtor-only plan filing, no disclosure statement requirement, contested plan confirmation, relaxed absolute priority rule, no creditors committee, and no quarterly U.S. Trustee payments. These changes result in faster, less expensive reorganizations.

Navigating Subchapter V requires the expertise of SBA loan attorneys. From strategizing debt management programs to guiding negotiations, SBA loan attorneys play a crucial role in ensuring a favorable outcome for businesses seeking business debt relief.
Subchapter V provides small businesses with an opportunity to regain control of their financial situation through efficient debt management programs and business debt relief. By understanding the provisions and benefits of Subchapter V and partnering with experienced SBA loan attorneys like those at Protect Law Group, businesses can navigate this process with confidence and pave the way for a brighter financial future. Contact our team today to discuss how Subchapter V can work for your business!
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 SBA 504 loan balance of $750,000. Clients also pledged the business’s equipment/inventory and their home as additional collateral. Clients had agreed to a voluntary sale of their home to pay down the balance. We intervened and rejected the proposed home sale. Instead, we negotiated an acceptable term repayment agreement and release of lien on the home.

Our firm successfully assisted a client in closing an SBA Disaster Loan tied to a COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). The borrower obtained an EIDL loan of $153,800, but due to the prolonged economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the business was unable to recover and ultimately closed.
As part of the business closure review and audit, we worked closely with the SBA to negotiate a resolution. The borrower was required to pay only $1,625 to release the remaining collateral, effectively closing the matter without further financial liability for the owner/officer.
This case highlights the importance of strategic negotiations when dealing with SBA settlements, particularly for businesses that have shut down due to unforeseen economic challenges. If you or your business are struggling with SBA loan debt, we focus on SBA Offer in Compromise (SBA OIC) solutions to help settle outstanding obligations efficiently.

Our firm successfully resolved an SBA COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) in the original amount of $150,000 for a Florida-based borrower. The loan, issued on June 4, 2020, was secured by business assets and potential personal liability through the SBA's Security Agreement.
Following the permanent closure of the business, we guided the client through the SBA’s Business Closure Review process and prepared a comprehensive collateral analysis. We negotiated directly with the SBA, obtaining a full release of the business collateral for $2,910 — satisfying the borrower’s obligations under the Security Agreement and eliminating any further enforcement risk against the pledged assets.