FYI in case anyone hasn't seen this resource: here's a list of the top SBA lenders nationally by deal count and dollar value! I am in the process of putting together financing for my self-funded search, so figured I'd share this post.

If anyone has feedback on banks that they've worked with that 1) have fast approval processes, 2) minimize their collateral obligations, and 3) are experienced looking at goodwill transactions, recommendations would be appreciated!

https://careports.sba.gov/views/7a504LenderReport/LenderReport?%3Aembed=yes#038;%3Atoolbar=no