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How could the SBA administering EIDL loans affect the U.S. Treasury?

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U.S. Treasury faces increased workload managing defaulted EIDL loans As the Small Business Administration administers EIDL loans, a portion of these loans eventually defaults. When borrowers exceed 120 days past due on their payments, the loans are transferred to the U.S. Treasury for collection. This process is complicated by the fact that the transfer results in additional fees and penalties, which typically amount to about 30% of the principal. The rising rate of EIDL defaults, which has reached over 30%, means the Treasury must dedicate more resources to managing this growing volume of debt.

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  • EIDL defaults have steadily risen to over 30%.aol.com
  • This resulted in $75.2bn in charged-off loans as of last June.aol.com
  • When borrowers exceed 120 days past due on their EIDL payments, the loans are transferred to the US treasury department for collection.aol.com
  • The transfer results in additional fees and penalties that typically amount to about 30% of the principal.aol.com

Why it matters

The U.S. Treasury is tasked with managing the recovery of these defaulted loans, which are accumulating rapidly. The high rate of defaults, totaling $75.2bn in charged-off loans, means the Treasury must dedicate significant resources to collection efforts, especially since the loans come with compounded interest, penalties, and fees.

This issue reflects broader concerns about the stability of small businesses post-pandemic. Some observers blame the Small Business Administration for relaxing creditworthiness standards, leading to many small businesses taking on debt they cannot repay, which ultimately shifts the burden of collection onto the federal government.

What we don't know yet

  • Will Congress implement relief measures for struggling EIDL borrowers?
  • How effective are current SBA efforts to prosecute EIDL fraud in reducing the overall default rate?

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Congress passes legislation providing relief for struggling borrowersThe volume of loans transferred to the U.S. Treasury for collection could decrease.
The SBA successfully works with the treasury department to reinstate loans or settle debts for lesser amountsThe financial burden and collection workload on the U.S. Treasury would lessen.

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  • About Bankruptcy

    If a small business files for bankruptcy after defaulting on an EIDL loan, how does that affect the Treasury's ability to recover the debt?

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    Since the explainer does not specify if EIDL loans were secured, does the lack of collateral make the Treasury's collection efforts significantly more difficult?

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