As of January 2025, there are no plans to forgive outstanding SBA EIDL loans.
For EIDL loans less than $200,000, dissolve your business. EIDLs for less than $200,000 are generally not personally guaranteed, which means the business owner is not personally liable for the debt as long as the business is structured as an LLC or corporation.
Generally, a good debt ratio for a business is around 1 to 1.5. However, the debt-to-equity ratio can vary significantly based on the business's growth stage and industry sector. For example, newer and expanding companies often utilise debt to drive growth.
As of January 2025, there are no plans to forgive outstanding SBA EIDL loans.
When seeking a lien release, borrowers should approach the SBA with a well-prepared case that highlights the equity in their assets and the potential for a fair settlement. It is essential to gather documentation and evidence that supports your position and demonstrate your willingness to resolve the debt.
Subordinating a lien is a process where the initial financial entity (SBA or your bank) agrees to rank its lien position behind an incoming lien on the assets of the company (i.e. accounts and accounts receivable of your company).
As of January 2025, there are no plans to forgive outstanding SBA EIDL loans.
There is no provision for forgiveness on these loans, nor should anyone expect that there will be. The EIDL is a decades-old program, and if they forgive loans for this particular disaster, then borrowers for every other EIDL program are going to expect forgiveness on their loans as well. It's not happening.