SBA Acquisition Lending Changes: What Searchers Need to Know Before October 1

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by a lender from University of Redlands
in Fort Worth, TX, USA

1h ago

SBA Acquisition Lending Changes: What Searchers Need to Know Before October 1

If SBA financing is part of your acquisition strategy, there are changes coming that are worth understanding before you structure your next deal. This Wednesday, August 19, Acquire Fort Worth is breaking down the SBA acquisition lending changes taking effect October 1 and what they mean for searchers in the market right now. We’ll cover the areas that can directly affect an acquisition, including Quality of Earnings requirements, debt service coverage, equity injection, investor requirements, and real estate terms. The focus will be on how these changes show up in an actual transaction and what searchers should understand as they evaluate opportunities, build their capital stack, and work toward financing. If you’re actively searching, under LOI, or preparing to start your search, we’d love to have you in the room. Wednesday, August 19 6:00 to 8:30 PM CT Tarrant County College Fort Worth, Texas Built for searchers. Register: redactedredacted

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