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CFPB Report Finds Lenders Cramming Markup Fees and Confusing Terms into Solar Energy Loans

Consumer Finance

The CFPB issued a report finding that some residential solar lenders are misleading homeowners and cramming markup fees into borrowers’ loan balances.

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How SBA Lenders Ensure Expense Recovery in Loan Liquidation and Litigation

Jimerson Firm

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

Jimerson Firm

Lenders are responsible for servicing and liquidating all of the 7(a) loans in their portfolio. CDC’s are responsible for servicing 504 loans in their portfolio, but they will only be responsible for liquidating the loan based on its designation. Performance Standards. 120.535(a). 120.535(a). 120.535(b).

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Loan Modification and Deferment Requirements for SBA Lenders

Jimerson Firm

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. What is a Loan Modification? What is a Loan Modification? Re-amortization of loan payments. 7(a) Loan Modifications.

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How SBA Lenders Can Avoid Enforcement Actions

Jimerson Firm

The SBA, through the Office of Credit Risk Management (“OCRM”), monitors and oversees the activities of all its lenders and CDCs to ensure it is effectively following loan program requirements and protecting the integrity of the SBA program. There are ten grounds that may trigger an enforcement action against all SBA lenders and CDCs.

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The Top Five Things Lenders Need to Know About Florida’s Construction Lien Law

Jimerson Firm

However, there are important aspects of the Construction Lien Law that can directly affect the rights and obligations of lenders in numerous ways. Accordingly, lenders making construction loans or those whose loan will be secured by a mortgage on real property, must be aware of notices of commencement and their requirements under Fla.

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SBA Loans: Insurance Requirements and Considerations

Jimerson Firm

When underwriting and servicing SBA loans, it is important for lenders and CDCs to ensure appropriate insurance coverages are in place to protect the collateral. The SBA does require some types of insurance coverages to be in place on all loans. Hazard Insurance. 13 CFR § 120.160 ; SOP 50 10 5(K). SOP 50 57 2 ; SOP 50 55.

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