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When a small business association (“SBA”) loan is converted to liquidation status, the lender must begin liquidating the collateral. Lenders must liquidate all personal property that has a Recoverable Value over $5,000. In Florida, the lender can choose from the following methods: UCC Sale. See SOP 50 57. 679.609(2)(b), Fla. .
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In some cases, the assets or secured interest is something a creditor voluntarily agrees to in a lien; in other cases, the lien may be involuntary. However, if you file for bankruptcy, it can put a pause on debt collection, including actions by securedcreditors. What collection remedies are allowed will vary by state.
Work with Creditors. Most creditors (lenders, suppliers, employees) will be aware of the distress facing the entire service industry. A lender may be willing to forbear payments in exchange for extending repayment out over an additional six-months to avoid forcing your business into bankruptcy.
However, it is important to note that before bankruptcy is declared, lenders can still come after you to get you to pay off the unsecured debt. That means that you must continue to pay on most secured debts to keep or hold onto the collateral. This is accomplished by entering into a reaffirmation agreement in a Chapter 7.
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