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As SBA regulations change, we help lending teams stay ahead with industry insights, thoughtful review, strategic advocacy, and real-world solutions for navigating complex legislative and regulatory requirements with confidence. These articles are provided for general information and educational purposes only. It does not solicit, establish, or continue an attorney-client relationship.
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October 23, 2026
Understanding SBA 7(a) Loan Payment Deferments
The recent interest rate increase has triggered concern among some SBA lenders regarding the impact that future additional interest rate increases could have on borrowers’ ability to continue making their SBA 7(a) loan payments for loans with interest rates based on the
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August 10, 2021
Understanding the Types of Bankruptcies
One of the most common problems that financial institutions face is when a customer files for bankruptcy. It is essential that financial institutions have a fundamental understanding of the institution’s rights and
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August 2, 2021
Securing Aircraft Assets
Securing high-value aircraft, aircraft engines and other aviation assets present unique challenges for most lenders that take a security interest in aviation assets infrequently. Although no particular form is preferred, and lenders
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August 2, 2021
Understanding the Latest Guidance on PPP Guaranty Purchase, Charge-Off & Lender Servicing Responsibilities
Now that the deadline for new Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) originations has passed, more lenders and borrowers are moving onto the PPP loan forgiveness process. To receive PPP loan forgiveness, a borrower
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May 24, 2021
Best Practices: Transportation Borrowers
Best Practice #1 – Know Your Borrower Knowing a prospective borrower’s industry is essential, and the foundation for all other steps in the credit risk management process. The successful lender must be
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News & Events
May 5, 2021
PPP Spotlight
Question 1: Recently, the SBA announced it will allow Schedule C filers to base the PPP Loan amount off of gross income. We have Schedule C Filers that would now like to
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April 20, 2021
Managing Defaulted Loans During the COVID-19 Pandemic
When a loan falls into default, it may feel like a lender’s options are boxed in—accelerate, liquidate, and collect. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, it is no question that handling defaulted loans has
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News & Events
March 17, 2021
PPP Spotlight – SBA Inspector General Issues Flash Report on PPP Controls
On March 15, 2021, the U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) issued Report 21-09 outlining OIG’s review of duplicate loans made to the same borrower under the Paycheck Protection
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March 9, 2021
PPP Spotlight – Electronic Signatures
While we are all waiting to move forward with the new “normal,” don’t forget to revisit what is fundamental and original – signatures. While wet-ink signatures are the most favorable in secured
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March 2, 2021
PPP Spotlight – Your Questions Answered
In case you missed it, over the next several weeks we are taking the opportunity to answer PPP, subsidy, and forgiveness questions submitted by YOU! To kick it off, we are starting
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