The Stand-by Arrangement (SBA) provides short-term financial assistance to countries facing balance of payments problems. Historically, it has been the IMF lending instrument most used by advanced and emerging market countries.
As of January 2025, there are no plans to forgive outstanding SBA EIDL loans.
The Stand-by Arrangement (SBA) provides short-term financial assistance to countries facing balance of payments problems. Historically, it has been the IMF lending instrument most used by advanced and emerging market countries.
As of January 2025, there are no plans to forgive outstanding SBA EIDL loans. There are a variety of challenges involved with widespread forgiveness.
Business owners are often put off with required SBA personal guarantees and even pledging a residence as collateral. First, unlike almost any other banking product, SBA loans have no covenants, so a default is virtually impossible so long as payments are made.
If you're enrolled in the SAVE repayment plan, your loans will remain in forbearance through early 2025.
If you are in default on your student loans – have not made a payment in 270 days – you are not eligible for either deferment or forbearance.