What Do I Do if I Default on a SBA Loan?
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If you are unable to turn the business around or find new investors, it may be possible to get the loan modified or refinanced. In some cases, a debtor may be able to negotiate a settlement with the creditor, although this is more difficult once a suit has been filed. In some cases, the creditor may settle for a lesser amount if the debtor is insolvent, since a promise to pay something is better than collecting nothing. These types of agreements are called an accord and satisfaction. If it is possible, a debtor should get a release included in such an agreement so that the creditor may not pursue the full balance of the debt claimed.
You have probably heard of debt relief companies. There are also some companies, even credit card companies, that will work out a compromise settlement or reduced monthly payment. Family and friends are also sometimes options. There is really no good answer to your problem, a problem that many people face. Thus options include, but are not limited to, bankruptcy, debt relief company, compromise you do yourself, friends, family, loans. I suggest you resolve the charges before a lawsuit is filed to collect the money owed, which may further damage your credit history.
The following link allows you to search by area for financial counselors recomended by Dave Ramsey:
http://www.daveramsey.com/fpu/counseling/index.cfm?fuseAction=dspFindACounselor&dir=findacounselor
Please read the tips from the Better Business Bureau on selecting a credit counselor :
http://www.bbb.org/alerts/article.asp?ID=613
See also:
http://www.sbaloandefault.com/blog/
http://www.scotsmanguide.com/default.asp?ID=1869
