HR 12 · 97th Congress · Commerce
A bill to provide the Small Business Administration with additional authority to assist small business concerns in obtaining financing and for other purposes.
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EnactedLatest: Referred to Subcommittee on SBA & SBIC Authority, Minority Enterprise, and General Small Business Problems.(1981-02-20)
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Amends the Small Business Act to modify certain terms and restrictions on loans to small businesses made by the Small Business Administration (SBA). Increases from $500,000 to $750,000 the ceiling on loan amounts which may be made from the revolving fund. Increases from one quarter of one percent to one percent the additional amount of interest for the SBA's share of any loan. Extends from ten to 20 years (25 for real property or construction loans) the period for which loans may be made. States that no guarantee fee shall be paid by a small business receiving a loan. Permits a loan to provide for the payment of interest only during the first part of its term, upon the election of the borrower, lender, and the SBA. Permits a lender in such case to charge a one-time fee of one percent of the loan amount. Allows refinancing or extension of loans in which the SBA has agreed to participate on a deferred basis. Permits the lender to charge an additional service fee if the term of indebtedness then exceeds ten years. Authorizes the SBA to decline to participate in a loan on a deferred basis solely because the loan is for refinancing, only if certain determinations are made. Repeals the p…
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