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Post-Default Environmental Risk Management for SBA Lenders

Jimerson Firm

If a borrower defaults on a SBA loan, the lender or CDC must assess the environmental risk of contamination before conducting any liquidation action that could result in a loss, or otherwise increase the risk of loss, due to the actual or alleged presence of contamination. What Are Environmental Risks? SOP 50 10 5(E), Appendix 2.

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Considerations When Closing a Small Business with PPP or EIDL Debt

Jimerson Firm

We do know, however, that PPP loan and EIDL default will have some impact and that the impact will be primarily related to the size of the outstanding government loan(s). When a business defaults on a loan with the federal government, the governmentlender” may report the business to credit scoring companies.

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Can I File Bankruptcy on Just My Credit Cards?

Sawin & Shea

Briefly, unsecured debts are not backed by any collateral and include things like credit card balances and unpaid medical bills. However, secured debt means the borrower has put up collateral (e.g. However, secured debt means the borrower has put up collateral (e.g. When Should I Consider Declaring Bankruptcy?

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Passage Of Debt Collection Bill Could Be A ‘Slippery Slope’ For Lenders

Collection Industry News

While consumer groups praised the bill for its recourse for consumers harassed by debt collectors, CUNA and NAFCU saw the bill as complicating the legal relationship between consumers, members and lenders. In the letter, Nussle stated, “Lenders rely on complete and accurate credit reports when underwriting loans.

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How Often Can You Safely Refinance Your Home Mortgage?

Credit Corp

PMI protects lenders in case you can’t make payments on your home loan. If your down payment is less than 20% of the home loan, you won’t take a financial architect to tell you that the lender owns more of your home. Indeed, the lender might have more to lose if your deal goes south. The Importance of Equity and Your Refinance.

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What Assets Do You Lose in Chapter 7?

Sawin & Shea

Chapter 7 is also known as liquidation bankruptcy because it involves liquidating (selling off) non-exempt assets belonging to the debtor to repay creditors and lenders. The automatic stay prohibits creditors and lenders from attempting to recover what you owe. What Is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

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What Are the Downsides to Merchant Cash Advance Agreements?

FFGN COLLECT NY

The government does not regulate merchant cash advances because the government doesn’t consider MCAs loans. MCAs don’t require collateral, which seems beneficial for the merchant, but in reality, it is very predatory. These types of agreements are generally short-term contracts. However, they have their downsides.