Every good deal needs a bae
The sbabae blog
Plain-English notes on financing a business purchase or growth. Every rule we cite links to its source; every decision stays with the lender.
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What lenders look at when you buy a business
The equity, cash flow, seller records, valuation and guarantees a lender reviews, from the SBA 7(a) rulebook.
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SBA 7(a) vs. conventional loans for buying a business
What the SBA rulebook fixes, what each lender sets on its own, and the questions to ask before you choose.
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