Glossary · The loan itself
Liquidation Expense Summary
In short
This is an SBA form estimating the costs involved if the SBA has to liquidate the collateral for a defaulted loan. It helps determine the potential loss for the SBA.
What it means in a deal
While you hope never to see this in action, it's part of the SBA's internal process for assessing risk and potential recovery in a default scenario. As a buyer, you won't directly fill this out, but it underpins the lender's collateral analysis and the SBA's guaranty decision.
Official sources
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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