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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.
SBA Loan Form 912 The SBA Statement of Personal History Form 912 must be completed by everyone who answers yes to questions 18 or 19 on SBA 7(a) Borrower Information Form 1919, Section II: Principal Information. These questions ask whether the individual principal applying has been arrested within the last six months or whether they …
The SBA 7(a) Borrower Information Form 1919 is required to be completed by every individual with 20% or more ownership in the applicant business entity whether applying for an SBA 7a or 504 loan. Completing this form is not complicated but there are a few things that are important to know. First, the form consists …
The Personal Financial Statement, often referred to as a PFS for short, is one of the most important documents to the loan application. The PFS must be completed by all individuals who own 20% or more of the borrowing entity and is to include all personal assets, liabilities, annual income and debt obligations. I want …
One of the most popular ways to become a business owner is to acquire an existing business. There are many advantages to acquiring an existing business which I will highlight below. Is Buying The Best Option But first, it’s worth saying that prior to acquiring a business you should conduct a financial analysis to determine …
Acquire Business With SBA 7(a) Loan Program One of the most popular ways to become a business owner is to acquire an existing business. And the easiest way to qualify for financing is through the SBA 7(a) program. Before I highlight the advantages of the 7(a) program, I’d first like to raise the point that …
Finance Ground Up Construction Often business owners will want to acquire raw land and build or improve an existing commercial building to suit their unique business model and company culture. The SBA 504 and 7a Loan Programs are designed perfectly to meet this purpose. If you are currently contemplating whether to buy raw land to …
Pre-Payment Penalty Trap Many small business owners are unfamiliar with pre-payment penalties associated with purchasing or refinancing commercial real estate through the SBA 504 or 7(a) guaranteed loan programs. So let me educate you on what they are and how you can avoid the pre-payment penalty trap. A pre-payment penalty is a fee charged by …
SBA 504 Loan Program The SBA 504 Loan Program is a Federal Government Guarantee program designed to incentivize business owners to purchase commercial real estate to occupy their business. Be sure to browse other episodes in the My SBA Loan Pro Podcast library for more in depth knowledge of the SBA 504 loan program. A …
Different Types of Lenders The answer is no, not all SBA lenders are created equal. That’s because each lender applies the Small Business Administration’s Standard Operating Procedures manual, also referred to as the SOP, differently. For example, some lenders have developed internal lending policies that are more stringent than the SOP. These lenders favor prime …
Non-Bank Lenders An SBA non-bank lender is a financial institution that does not accept customer deposits. Their sole reason for existing is to lend money to eligible small businesses in their community. On the other hand, a bank is a financial institution that solicits monetary deposits from their customers and in turn loans these funds …
Purchasing commercial real estate for your small business is complicated. There are many things to know before beginning the process to help you reach your goals without making any major mistakes. The first thing you need to know is there are landmines every where and if one or more of these landmines blow up it …
What Is A Multi-Purpose Property As its name implies, a multi-purpose property is commercial real estate comprised of improved land with a building that has multiple purposes or uses as opposed to buildings that have a single-purpose or use. The primary determining factor whether a property is considered multi-purpose has to do with the design …
