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Lien on personal property

In short

This is a legal claim a lender places on your movable assets, such as equipment, inventory, or accounts receivable, as collateral for your loan. It gives them the right to seize these assets if you default.

What it means in a deal

For an SBA loan, the lender will almost always require a first lien on business assets. This is secured via a UCC filing. As a buyer, ensure existing liens are cleared or subordinated at closing to give your lender the required priority.

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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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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