June 15, 2025
Loan Requirements
Everything you need to qualify for an SBA 7(a) business acquisition loan this year, from equity injection to DSCR minimums. We cover eligibility rules, documentation, credit score thresholds, and the exact forms your lender will require.
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May 28, 2025
Interest Rates
Each 25 basis-point rate move changes your monthly payment on a $500K SBA loan by roughly $80–$90. Here's how to model the impact, when to lock versus float, and why variable-rate SBA 7(a) loans behave differently from conventional debt.
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May 10, 2025
Deal Structuring
Seller notes on standby can satisfy SBA's 10% equity injection requirement — but only if structured correctly. We break down the rules: subordination requirements, standby periods, when the SBA allows partial standby, and real deal examples.
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April 22, 2025
Business Valuation
SBA lenders don't just accept the asking price. Here's how they independently value the business and what happens when it comes in low. We explain the SBA's valuation thresholds, who pays for the appraisal, and how to negotiate when there's a gap.
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