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SBA Fee Disclosure and Compensation Agreement Form 159

July 19, 2020 by Ryan Smith

Form 159 November 1st, 2018 the SBA combined SBA Form 159(7a) and SBA Form 159(504) into one form known simply as Form 159. Form 159 requires applicants to disclose services and fees charged by an Agent hired in connection with applying for an SBA loan whether a 7(a) or 504. The purpose of this form …

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SBA Schedule of Liabilities Form 2202

June 30, 2020 by Ryan Smith

My SBA Loan Pro Form 2202 must be completed on behalf of the subject business requesting the loan and all affiliate businesses. Affiliate businesses are defined by the SBA as any business owned 51% or more by a 20% or more owner of the subject business. Schedule of Liabilities Form 2202 documents the subject business …

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SBA Statement of Personal History Form 912

June 17, 2020 by Ryan Smith

SBA Loan Form 912 The SBA Statement of Personal History Form 912 must be completed by everyone who answers yes to questions 18 or 19 on SBA 7(a) Borrower Information Form 1919, Section II: Principal Information. These questions ask whether the individual principal applying has been arrested within the last six months or whether they …

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SBA 7(a) Borrower Information Form 1919

June 11, 2020 by Ryan Smith

The SBA 7(a) Borrower Information Form 1919 is required to be completed by every individual with 20% or more ownership in the applicant business entity whether applying for an SBA 7a or 504 loan. Completing this form is not complicated but there are a few things that are important to know. First, the form consists …

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Personal Financial Statement Form 413

June 1, 2020 by Ryan Smith

The Personal Financial Statement, often referred to as a PFS for short, is one of the most important documents to the loan application. The PFS must be completed by all individuals who own 20% or more of the borrowing entity and is to include all personal assets, liabilities, annual income and debt obligations. I want …

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Are All SBA Lenders Created Equal?

September 15, 2019 by Ryan Smith

Different Types of Lenders The answer is no, not all SBA lenders are created equal. That’s because each lender applies the Small Business Administration’s Standard Operating Procedures manual, also referred to as the SOP, differently. For example, some lenders have developed internal lending policies that are more stringent than the SOP. These lenders favor prime …

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What Is An SBA Non-Bank Lender And Why Do They Exist?

August 17, 2019 by Ryan Smith

Non-Bank Lenders An SBA non-bank lender is a financial institution that does not accept customer deposits. Their sole reason for existing is to lend money to eligible small businesses in their community. On the other hand, a bank is a financial institution that solicits monetary deposits from their customers and in turn loans these funds …

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Small Business Real Estate Loans

August 12, 2019 by Ryan Smith

Purchasing commercial real estate for your small business is complicated. There are many things to know before beginning the process to help you reach your goals without making any major mistakes. The first thing you need to know is there are landmines every where and if one or more of these landmines blow up it …

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Do I Need To Personally Guarantee An SBA Guaranteed Loan?

July 29, 2019 by Ryan Smith

Who Is Required To Guaranty SBA Loan It’s important to understand that the applicant or borrower of an SBA guaranteed loan is the business, not the individual owners of the business. Therefore, the business is primarily responsible to pay back the loan which is why this repayment source is referred to as the primary source …

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Ultimate Guide To Purchasing Commercial Real Estate For Small Business

July 23, 2019 by Ryan Smith

Purchasing commercial real estate for your small business is complicated. There are many things to know before beginning the process. The first thing you need to know is there are landmines every where and if one or more of them detonate it can be disastrous for you, your partners, shareholders and employees and ultimately for …

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Am I Required To Pledge My Personal Residence To Qualify For an SBA Loan?

July 19, 2019 by Ryan Smith

Need To Pledge Personal Residence Not every individual obtaining an SBA guaranteed loan is required to offer their personal residence or any other real estate owned as collateral. However, banks, credit unions and non-bank lenders are required by the SBA’s Standard Operating Procedure manual to take the applicants personal residence or other real estate owned …

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Why Your Spouse May Be The Key To Unlocking An SBA Guaranteed Loan

June 28, 2019 by Ryan Smith

What if I told you that your spouse may be the key to unlocking an approval for an SBA guaranteed loan? Could this be true? Why yes it is true, let me explain… Credit Analysis When lenders analyze an applicant’s ability to repay a requested loan, their number one objective is to identify the primary …

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