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A Dozen Ways SBA Lenders Differ

From our experience, the biggest misperception by far about SBA lenders is that they are all pretty much the same. After all, how different can an SBA loan be from one lender to the next? The truth is that while the SBA is the same for all, SBA lenders are very different from each other, and many are different in many ways. 

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If You Need a Bank Loan to Acquire a Business, Then it Pays to be a Financing Realist

When you're eyeing an acquisition that requires bank financing, figuring out how to secure that financing is crucial. Without it, all your efforts and arrangements can fall apart. That's why addressing financing issues upfront—before locking in any deal terms—should be your priority. If securing financing is essential for the acquisition and you're unable to get it, what’s the point of moving forward?

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Utilizing Escrow in Acquisition Deals for Small Business Owners

If you're considering purchasing a business and planning to secure a bank loan, there's an essential legal document you should be aware of: the seller note subordination letter. This document clarifies the payment hierarchy between two types of debt you might encounter: "Senior Debt" and "Seller Note."

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Equity Injection Rules for Small Business Acquisition Loans

When discussing financing options for acquisition loans, small business owners often want to know about cash down payment requirements, seller financing options, and details related to equity buy-ins and seller guarantees. This article focuses on the cash down payment requirements for bank loans in small business acquisitions.

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Acquisition Pro Formas for Bank Loans

This article aims to help small business owners understand acquisition pro formas from a lender's perspective. It's important to note that pro forma templates are widely available in our industry. You can obtain one from your contact at your bank or financial institution, as well as from various vendors in the M&A ecosystem.

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