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We all know the rules around ownership changes can get a little tricky, especially when navigating SBA guidelines for lenders. But here’s the good news: the SBA made some helpful updates in SOP 50 10 8. Whether you're financing a full buyout or just shifting ownership between partners, these changes are worth knowing. Let’s break down what’s new.

Too often, loan changes occur—whether minor borrower updates or significant structural modifications—without being fully reflected in E-Tran. That oversight can result in servicing issues, audit flags, or worse: denial of the SBA guarantee. Here’s why every lender should treat E-Tran updates as an important part of their SBA loan servicing workflow.

Loan Applicants have always had to obtain appropriate insurance, and Lenders have always had to ensure it’s included in the Terms & Conditions and the Credit Memo. No new news there. But there are some new updates that Lenders should be aware of to make sure they remain in SBA compliance.

Applicant certification requirements under the recently-released SOP 50 10 8 are a mix of new, changed, and familiar. Many of the Applicant certifications can be found in the current Form 1919 from February 2025. However, we’ve heard that an updated Form 1919 is on the way, though its release date – and its changes – haven’t yet been announced.

Back in December, we believed FTA’s SBA training looked reasonably well done and complete. While there have been many opportunities for training sessions, there’s still confusion surrounding error codes and exactly how to fix them. We can offer Lender consulting services to support your team while they work their way through these issues.

Pain points. Bottlenecks. Inefficiencies. Every SBA Portfolio Manager deals with them. And your SBA portfolio can stagnate if you don’t...

SBA has issued a lot of new information in the last few weeks, creating a very real challenge for SBA teams trying to stay on top of all...

The Office of Credit Risk Management (OCRM) picked your SBA portfolio to conduct an audit. It could be due to anything from a random...

We often see Lenders forget to take advantage of the support a Lender Service Provider (LSP) can offer. So, when should you lean on an...

(Did you miss parts I and II, reviewing what to focus on before and during a bank merger for SBA 7(a) teams? Part I is here , and part II...