Protecting primary residence in SBA underwriting
Hi all,
I haven't started a loan process yet, but I'm trying to understand how banks actually apply the primary residence lien rules in practice in SBA loans. Two specific situations:
1. House already in an irrevocable trust before the SBA process started:
How did underwriting treat it? Did the bank still require a lien, ask for trust documents, or push back on the structure at all?
2. Home equity very close to the 25% threshold, depending on appraisal value:
The SOP says property with less than 25% equity of fair market value isn't *required* as collateral, but I'm trying to understand whether banks take the lien anyway, and whether they ordered a full appraisal or used an approximate valuation
I know each bank/deal/individual is different, but appreciate any first-hand experience.