49 CFR 22.19
§ 22.19 Credit criteria.
United States · 49 CFR — Transportation · Status: effective
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- 49 CFR 22.19, § 22.19 Credit criteria, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/254356
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An applicant for a STLP loan must be creditworthy and demonstrate an ability to repay the loan as well as satisfactory handling of the repayment of past and current debts. The Participating Lender and DOT OSDBU shall consider:
(a) Character, reputation, and credit history of the applicant, its principals and owners, and all other guarantors;
(b) Experience and depth of key management in the industry;
(c) Financial strength of the business;
(d) Past earnings, projected earnings and cash flow, and work in progress;
(e) Ability to repay the loan;
(f) Sufficient equity to operate on a sound financial basis; and
(g) Capacity to perform under the transportation-related contract(s).
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.