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… recovery of improper payments for ineligible loans. A hold code is an identifier placed on a loan in the agency’s system indicating a potential issue … to a pay and chase environment that relied heavily on post-payment reviews and resolving subsequent hold codes to ensure …

… hurricane-prone areas like coastal communities,  here are a few things to consider to reduce risks to your business … can help prepare your small business: Back up data and make sure you can access important files remotely.  Put these … or paying employees and contractors in case electronic payment systems are down. As the storm strikes, your safety …

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… the nation: “The President took bold, decisive action to make our 30 million small businesses more resilient to … engines in every community and state, and they have helped make our economy the strongest in the world. Our Agency will … Disaster Loans offer up to $2 million in assistance for a small business. These loans can provide vital economic …

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… Original U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Press Release A federal jury convicted an Illinois businessman yesterday … with proceeds from the bank fraud. Shah also submitted to a federally insured bank an application for a $441,138 loan guaranteed by the SBA that significantly …