Glossary · The loan itself
Guarantee repair
In short
Guarantee repair refers to actions the SBA takes to reduce its financial obligation on a defaulted loan, often due to lender errors. This can happen if the lender didn't follow SBA rules.
What it means in a deal
If your loan defaults and the lender made errors in underwriting, closing, or servicing, the SBA can "repair" (reduce) its guarantee percentage. This means the lender gets less back from the SBA. While this doesn't directly affect your obligation to repay, it highlights the importance of working with a diligent lender to ensure your loan documentation is flawless from the start.
Official sources
13 CFR Part 120 — Business Loans
Office of the Federal Register · Federal regulation
SOP 50 10 — Lender and Development Company Loan Programs
U.S. Small Business Administration · SBA Standard Operating Procedure
Last checked 2026-06-15. Official sources control — verify before relying on any rule for a live deal.
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Common questions about Guarantee repair
- What constitutes a "repair" to the SBA guaranty during a purchase request?
- What common underwriting errors typically lead to an SBA 7(a) loan guaranty repair?
- What is the key impact of a 'repair' on an SBA guaranty purchase request?
- Can a lender appeal an SBA decision to repair or deny a guaranty purchase request?
- What specific actions or omissions by a lender in liquidation can lead to a guaranty repair?
- What specific lender errors typically result in a 'repair' of the 7(a) guaranty during liquidation?
Defined by CapBench SBA Intelligence — plain-English definitions for business buyers, lenders, advisors, and AI agents, grounded in public SBA rules and records. Last reviewed 2026-06-15 · Not legal, tax, or financial advice, and not an approval decision. Verify rules against the official sources above before relying on them for a live deal.
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