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Greg T. Kupniewski
Greg T. Kupniewski, Esq.
Greg focuses his national practice on representing financial institutions in business restructuring, bankruptcy and financial services matters and other creditors' rights issues. He has extensive experience in all facets of bankruptcy litigation and transactions, including asset purchases and other types of acquisitions. Greg has particular expertise in litigation, bankruptcy and other liquidation activities surrounding government guaranteed loans. Greg's primary focus is maximizing his client's recovery on the government guaranty and developing liquidation strategies that are regulator-approved, effective and reimbursable.   

  

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  • United States District Courts for the Eastern and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania
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Best Practices: Lender's Responsibilities for Disbursements in SBA Loans  

 

By: Timothy D'Lauro, Esquire  

  

Timothy D'Lauro
Timothy D'Lauro, Esquire

One of the most important conditions in underwriting, documenting and properly closing an SBA loan is making sure that the use of loan proceeds complies with and is subsequently disbursed in the manner dictated by the SBA in the Loan Authorization.  It is the responsibility of the Lender to ensure that all conditions are met before, during and after closing takes place to make sure the loan is properly disbursed.  If the Lender does not properly monitor ALL loan disbursements, it is possible that a repair or denial could jeopardize its guaranty.

 

In the time period before the loan closes, the Lender must work to obtain the proper documentation to ensure that the Loan proceeds will be properly disbursed in accordance with the Loan Authorization.  Some of this documentation includes notes, invoices and payoff statements depending on the type of transaction.  These steps are crucial in ensuring that the use of proceeds for which the Lender is planning on disbursing will comply with SBA guidelines even before the money is disbursed.

 

During closing, the Lender must pay careful attention to how and where the loan proceeds are being disbursed.  While loan closings may differ in who disburses the loan proceeds, such as a title agency, escrow agent, or counsel for buyer or seller, one element that must always remain the same is that the Lender must always take an active role in making sure the loan proceeds are disbursed properly by whomever the closing agent is.  Along with the SBA Form 1050 which is required to be signed at the time of initial disbursement, the Lender must also request copies of other settlement documents, such as invoices and receipts corresponding to closing, showing that the funds disbursed were used for the intended purposes.  In addition, the Lender should obtain copies of all disbursement checks and also disbursing wire information to confirm that the funds actually did go to the intended recipients and destinations.  This information should be readily and immediately available to be provided to the Lender by the disbursement agent.

 

If the transaction is a single disbursement transaction, most of the evidence and documentation will be obtained at closing.  However, if the loan is a multi-disbursement loan, such as a construction loan or a loan that will be multi-disbursed for future equipment purchases or working capital, there is still work to be done by the Lender post closing.  For instance, if the loan is a construction loan, the Lender will either need to monitor all future construction related payments itself, most likely through an in-house construction department, or employ a construction monitoring firm to take care of the future disbursements.  All future disbursements must be documented the same way as the disbursements from the initial closing, including invoices, receipts, draw requests, and other documentary evidence of disbursement, and attached to the SBA Form 1050 signed at closing.  This information should be saved in the Lender's file to be provided to the SBA at a future date.

 

While in many circumstances, another party is tasked with disbursing loan funds at closing, it is always in the Lender's best interest to be proactive and diligent in making sure the funds are disbursed in accordance with the SBA Loan Authorization and the SOP 50 10 5(F) in order to protect its guaranty.

 

For more information on disbursing an SBA loan, please contact Tim at tdlauro@strfieldsmith.com or at 267-470-1182.

   

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Date:  August 18 - 20, 2014
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Date:  September 17 - 19, 2014
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Linda K. Fernandez / V.P. Credit Administration SBA Department / Monterey County Bank

 

Starfield & Smith have been integral with assisting the bank with one of our largest guaranty purchases from SBA. Their team was able to utilize their SBA expertise and work directly with contacts to offer guidance to address specific concerns. Without the help of Starfield & Smith, it is unlikely that our bank would have been able to collect on the full guaranty on this loan. In addition, our costs incurred with their services was reimbursed 75%. We highly suggest that if you need assistance with your SBA portfolio, do not hesitate to contact them.
 
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