The Real Story On Seller Notes

SBA Tip # 10 The “REAL” Story on Seller Notes, Know the Facts By Stephen Mariani How many times have you heard “The SBA requires a seller note on all loans”? Well we want to clear up all the confusion on required seller notes. In short, there’s no such rule (anymore)....

Qualifying Buyers Upfront

SBA Tip # 9 Qualifying buyers UPFRONT and saving time By Stephen Mariani There is much controversy surrounding a buyer’s level of qualification. Most potential buyers will explain to brokers that the down payment and/or full selling price is “No problem” for them to...

The 90% Rule

SBA Tip # 8 The 90% Rule (as we like to call it) By Stephen Mariani If you have been following the SOP rule changes over the last few years you may have noticed this added:   The SOP Adds language similar to that found in the appraisal section describing...

Liquidated Collateral Rules

  SBA Tip # 7   The “Liquidated Collateral Rules” and how they affect your loan request   By Stephen Mariani   If you have been following the rule changes and tips each month you will remember that last month we talked about securing borrowers collateral when...

Secure All Available Collateral

  SBA Tip # 6   The SBA lender “MUST” secure all available collateral up to fully secured.   By Stephen Mariani   Actual SOP writing prior to January, 2014. This typically included all properties own by the borrower, all stocks and bonds along with life insurance cash...