Small Business Bankruptcy: A Guide to Chapter 11, Subchapter 5
Chapter 11, Subchapter 5 went into effect in February. Discover what the new law means for you, and how it affects small business bankruptcy.
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.
Small business sole proprietor obtained an SBA COVID-EIDL loan for $500,000. Client defaulted causing SBA to charge-off the loan, accelerate the balance and refer the debt to Treasury's Bureau of Fiscal Service for aggressive collection. Treasury added $180,000 in collection fees totaling $680,000+. Client tried to negotiate with Treasury but was only offered a 3-year or 10-year repayment plan. Client hired the Firm to represent before the SBA, Treasury and a Private Collection Agency. After securing government records through discovery and reviewing them, we filed an Appeals Petition with the SBA Office of Hearings & Appeals (OHA) court challenging the SBA's referral of the debt to Treasury citing a host of purported violations. The Firm was able to negotiate a reinstatement and recall of the loan back to the SBA, participation in the Hardship Accommodation Plan, termination of Treasury's enforced collection and removal of the statutory collection fees.
Clients personally guaranteed an SBA 7(a) loan that was referred to the Department of Treasury for collection. Treasury claimed our clients owed over $220,000 once it added its statutory collection fees and interest. We were able to negotiate a significant reduction of the total claimed amount from $220,000 to $119,000, saving the clients over $100,000 by arguing for a waiver of the statutory 28%-30% administrative fees and costs.
The client was 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 our client’s 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.
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