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What are the Conditions Precedent (if any) to Perfecting a Claim to an Assignment of a Life Insurance Policy as Security Collateral for a Loan?

Jimerson Firm

When lenders take life insurance policies as collateral for loans, they need to be aware of what needs to occur to place a claim in the event their borrower dies. Therefore, it is critical for lenders to confirm that no prior assignment exists on life insurance collateral prior to taking the collateral on as security for a loan.

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How SBA Lenders Ensure Expense Recovery in Loan Liquidation and Litigation

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Lenders should be cognizant about what expenses are classified by the SBA as recoverable or non-recoverable. Recoverable Expenses” are defined as SBA approved, necessary, reasonable, and customary costs incurred to collect and enforce the terms of the Loan Documents, or to preserve or dispose of collateral. See SOP 50 51 3.

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How Can a Secured Creditor Repossess Collateral Without Breaching the Peace?

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When a borrower applies for a loan, most lenders require the borrower to pledge an asset as security for the repayment of the loan, i.e. collateral. In the event the borrower defaults, usually by failing to make loan payments, a secured creditor has a right to take possession of the collateral. 679.609, Fla. 2d 1020, 1024 (Fla.

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What Responsibility and Authority do SBA Lenders Have in Servicing and Liquidating Loans?

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Lenders are responsible for servicing and liquidating all of the 7(a) loans in their portfolio. Lenders and CDC’s must be cognizant about their responsibilities and authority in servicing and liquidating SBA loans because failure to do so properly may lead to formal enforcement actions by the SBA Office of Credit Risk Management.

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Loan Modification and Deferment Requirements for SBA Lenders

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If a borrower is experiencing difficulties making payments on their SBA loan, they may seek relief with the lender or CDC by requesting a loan modification or deferment. Lenders have unilateral authority, however, to issue a one-time deferment that does not exceed a continuous period of three (3) monthly installments.

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What Lenders Need to Know About § 702.036 and the Finality of Foreclosure Sales

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Lenders need to be aware that borrowers and other lienholders can bring an action or proceeding to set aside, invalidate, or challenge the validity of a final judgment of foreclosure of a mortgage, even after the foreclosure sale. The property was acquired by a “person affiliated with” the foreclosing lender or the borrower.

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SBA Loan Site Visits: How to Prepare and What to Expect

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Site visits allow lenders and CDCs to gain a first-hand impression of the borrower’s business operations, evaluate risks, and inventory the collateral. Frequent site visits help lenders and CDCs make prudent lending decisions by keeping them up-to-date with the condition of the collateral and the borrower’s business operations.