How non-SBA Deals Actually Get Done by Search Fund Coalition
February 06, 2026
by a searcher in New York, NY, USA
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Recent changes in SBA policy have narrowed who can rely on SBA financing, pushing more Searchers to seriously evaluate non-SBA acquisition paths.
This session is focused on what it actually takes to get a deal done when SBA is no longer an option. How non-SBA deals are structured. How they are financed. Where risk shifts. And what Searchers tend to underestimate when SBA is not part of the capital stack.
We will walk through how experienced operators, advisors, and lenders approach non-SBA acquisitions in practice. Common capital sources used outside of SBA. How deal terms and structures differ. And the tradeoffs Searchers should expect based on deal size, timing, and personal constraints.
If you are evaluating non-SBA options for your Search or expect to rely on alternative financing, this session will give you a clearer framework for how to move forward.
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from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Miami, FL, USA
from Duke University in Durham, NC, USA