ThinkSBA
ThinkSBA is a Nationwide SBA 504 and 7a Loan Brokerage serving small business and entrepreneurs purchasing owner occupied real estate, acquiring a business or franchise or buying out a partner.
Most business owners spend their time focused on growth. They think about increasing revenue, hiring employees, serving customers, improving operations, and expanding market share. While those priorities are essential, many entrepreneurs overlook one of the most important drivers of long-term success: building a team of trusted advisors. The reality is that successful business owners rarely …
Why Boring Businesses Create Extraordinary Wealth SBA business acquisition opportunities are rapidly growing as thousands of baby boomer business owners prepare for retirement. For entrepreneurs looking to buy an HVAC company, plumbing business, roofing contractor, landscaping company, or other service business, SBA financing can provide a powerful path to ownership. When most people think about …
Are you a business owner, entrepreneur, or high-net-worth family looking to protect your assets and avoid probate? In this episode of the My SBA Loan Pro Podcast, estate planning attorney Rodney Hatley breaks down everything you need to know about living trusts, irrevocable trusts, asset protection strategies, probate, estate taxes, healthcare directives, and wealth preservation. …
A Game-Changing Opportunity for Growth, Expansion, and Smarter Deal Structuring Combined SBA financing is creating one of the biggest opportunities in years for small business owners looking to acquire companies, purchase commercial real estate, and expand operations. Effective July 4, 2026, eligible borrowers can now access up to $10 million by combining SBA 7a and …
Getting approved for an SBA loan is not just about numbers. It is not only about cash flow, collateral, or credit scores. Long before an SBA lender gets deep into underwriting, they are evaluating something even more important: You. Banks are not simply funding transactions. They are entering into long-term relationships with business owners. When …
Are you ready to stop paying rent and own your commercial real estate? Or maybe you are a searcher looking to acquire a profitable company during the massive “Silver Tsunami”? In this special compilation episode, we are bringing you the absolute best hits and most valuable insights from our podcast! We sit down with a …
If you’re a business owner preparing to purchase commercial real estate whether for owner-occupied use, investment, or expansion, you’re stepping into one of the most complex financial decisions you’ll ever make. It’s not just about location and price. It’s about cash flow, debt structure, tax strategy, long-term appreciation, and risk. That’s where a CCIM comes in. A CCIM …
In this episode, host Ryan Smith is back in the studio with Kalen Foster to break down a complex pari passu transaction that took over two years to get across the finish line. They pull back the curtain on what happens behind the scenes of complex SBA deals and show how expert-level knowledge of the …
Working Capital Expansion Done Right Securing an SBA loan for working capital expansion is not just about qualifying. It is about presenting a clear, consistent, and credible story that a lender can understand quickly and trust immediately. Too many borrowers approach this process backwards. They start with a number they want, then attempt to justify …
How do you expand a successful business and buy commercial real estate when the project exceeds the $5 Million SBA loan limit—and you want to do it with 100% financing? In this clip, Kalen Foster breaks down a real-world scenario of a Southern California family entertainment business looking to duplicate its success in a new …
Unlocking Capital For California Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners In this episode, we sit down with Juan Carlos, President and CEO of California Southern, to explore how the state guarantee program provides alternative financing for small businesses. After building a robust lending career in Chicago, Juan Carlos moved to San Diego to help business owners …
Securing an SBA loan is not just about qualifying. It is about presenting your business in a way that builds confidence with a lender and stands up to underwriting scrutiny. Most borrowers assume that if their business is strong, the loan will take care of itself. That assumption leads to delays, retrades, and unnecessary friction. …
