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.
h 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 …
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 …
h 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 …
h 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 …
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. …
Buying a business is one of the most powerful ways to accelerate wealth creation, step into leadership, and take control of your professional future. Unlike starting from scratch, an acquisition lets you step into an existing system with revenue, customers, employees, and operational history. But there’s a reality many buyers overlook: most acquisition failures don’t …
How to Handle a PR Crisis in Your Small Business What happens when a disgruntled employee or angry customer attacks your business online? Today, that risk is real for every small business owner. One viral post can damage your reputation overnight. However, the good news is this: you can control how you respond. And more …
Are you preparing to sell a highly appreciated business, investment property, or even your primary residence, but dreading the massive tax bill that comes with it? In this episode of the My SBA Loan Pro Podcast, host Ryan Smith sits down with financial strategist John Dudeck to unpack a powerful, underutilized tax-mitigation tool: Structured Installment …
A Practical Guide for Borrowers Navigating the SBA Process When acquiring or refinancing a business with an SBA loan, borrowers are often surprised to learn that life insurance may become part of the loan structure. It’s important to understand this clearly: In SBA lending, life insurance is not primarily about family planning.It is a transactional …
Acquiring an existing business can be one of the most powerful paths to entrepreneurship. However, many buyers overlook SBA loan licensing requirements for business acquisition, which determine whether a borrower is legally qualified to operate the business and whether the SBA lender can approve the transaction. Instead of starting from scratch, buyers step into existing …
A commercial real estate refinance in a declining interest rate environment can create a major opportunity for business owners and investors. When interest rates begin to decline, commercial real estate owners feel it immediately. ✔️ Lenders re-enter the market.✔️ Spreads compress.✔️ Terms improve.✔️ Competition increases. But refinancing commercial real estate — whether owner-occupied or investment …
Buying an operating business and the real estate it occupies in a single transaction is one of the most powerful—but misunderstood—ways to build long-term wealth using SBA financing. When structured correctly, it allows an entrepreneur to control the operating company, lock in occupancy costs, build equity in real estate, and often put less cash down …
