Debt Resolution: What Are SBA Offers in Compromise (OIC)?
It's been a tough year for many small business owners. Find helpful information in our guide to Offers In Compromise and how to find legal assistance.
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Book a Consultation CallAre you facing uncertainties after receiving an SBA 60-Day Official Notice? Unsure of your next steps regarding your SBA loan default situation? Protect Law Group offers expert legal representation for small business owners, personal guarantors, and federal debtors dealing with SBA investigations and discoveries. Our specialized SBA loan lawyers in San Diego, Orange, and Los Angeles, California, can assist you through this challenging process.
Navigating an SBA investigation can be daunting, as the SBA can add administrative fees and costs if not responded to promptly. Our SBA attorneys excel in unraveling the complexities of SBA discovery, ensuring you understand your options and rights. Let us guide you through the administrative discovery process and review crucial records to develop strategic defense strategies.
When the federal government acts as your creditor, asserting your legal defenses becomes crucial. Our SBA attorneys delve deep into the details of your case, identifying potential defenses and avenues for resolution. Trust Protect Law Group to provide comprehensive legal insights into the available documentary evidence and help you make informed decisions moving forward.
If you have received a 60-day Official Notice for an SBA loan default, it is crucial to seek legal advice. Dealing with SBA demands can be complex and stressful for a small business owner. A lawyer can assist you with the entire process of SBA loan default issues, from submitting offers of compromise to negotiating with lenders, to bankruptcy filings. Their expertise and experience in this field will help you not only manage the paperwork but also protect your rights as a business owner.
Before considering drastic measures like bankruptcy, explore alternative pathways with Protect Law Group. Our SBA attorneys can evaluate your SBA debt thoroughly, shedding light on potential solutions that align with your financial goals. Take the proactive step towards resolving your SBA debt issues effectively and efficiently.
The time to address your SBA investigation and discovery is now. Contact our loan lawyers at Protect Law Group for a detailed Case Evaluation today and entrust our experienced SBA attorneys to safeguard your best interests.
Navigating an SBA investigation can be daunting, as the SBA can add administrative fees and costs if not responded to promptly. Our SBA attorneys excel in unraveling the complexities of SBA discovery, ensuring you understand your options and rights. Let us guide you through the administrative discovery process and review crucial records to develop strategic defense strategies.
When the federal government acts as your creditor, asserting your legal defenses becomes crucial. Our SBA attorneys delve deep into the details of your case, identifying potential defenses and avenues for resolution. Trust Protect Law Group to provide comprehensive legal insights into the available documentary evidence and help you make informed decisions moving forward.
If you have received a 60-day Official Notice for an SBA loan default, it is crucial to seek legal advice. Dealing with SBA demands can be complex and stressful for a small business owner. A lawyer can assist you with the entire process of SBA loan default issues, from submitting offers of compromise to negotiating with lenders, to bankruptcy filings. Their expertise and experience in this field will help you not only manage the paperwork but also protect your rights as a business owner.
Before considering drastic measures like bankruptcy, explore alternative pathways with Protect Law Group. Our SBA attorneys can evaluate your SBA debt thoroughly, shedding light on potential solutions that align with your financial goals. Take the proactive step towards resolving your SBA debt issues effectively and efficiently.
The time to address your SBA investigation and discovery is now. Contact our loan lawyers at Protect Law Group for a detailed Case Evaluation today and entrust our experienced SBA attorneys to safeguard your best interests.


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.

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.

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.