Thursday, January 21, 2016

SBA Q & A : Borrower with No Experience

Background of Question:

If the primary borrower doesn’t have enough experience in the business he wants to purchase, and has to bring in a partner who will have at least a five percent (5%) ownership interest (minimum allowed for a partner with the experience to meet this requirement.

Question:

Does the five percent (5%) owner need to sign as a 100% guarantor (where the primary borrower does not have sufficient experience?

Answer:

Yes, the lender will require the person who has direct industry experience to be  one hundred percent (100%)  guarantor of the loan