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Property Insurance
In short
Coverage that protects the business's physical assets, such as buildings, equipment, and inventory, from damage or loss. Lenders require this to safeguard their collateral.
What it means in a deal
Your SBA lender will require adequate property insurance naming them as an additional insured or loss payee to protect their collateral. Ensure the coverage is sufficient to replace assets at current market value, not just historical cost, and that you understand any deductibles.
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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Common questions about Property Insurance
- Can an SBA 7(a) loan cover property taxes and insurance premiums due at closing for acquired real estate?
- How does disability insurance complement life insurance for business protection?
- How does business overhead expense insurance differ from key-person life insurance?
- Why is long-term disability insurance considered a vital complement to business life insurance?
- When is term life insurance more suitable than permanent life insurance for business protection?
- Is a decreasing term life insurance policy acceptable for the SBA's life insurance requirement on a 7(a) loan?
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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