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SBA loan podcasts for business owners and entrepreneurs contemplating or currently applying for an SBA 7(a) or 504 loan to purchase real estate or business.

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How To Finance Ground Up Construction And Tenant Improvements With The SBA 504 & 7a Loan Programs

December 7, 2019 by Ryan Smith

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 …

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How To Avoid The Pre-Payment Penalty Trap

December 1, 2019 by Ryan Smith

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 …

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How To Build Wealth Through The SBA 504 Loan Program

December 1, 2019 by Ryan Smith

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 …

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Are All SBA Lenders Created Equal?

September 15, 2019 by Ryan Smith

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 …

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What Is An SBA Non-Bank Lender And Why Do They Exist?

August 17, 2019 by Ryan Smith

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 …

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What is a Multi-Purpose Property?

August 11, 2019 by Ryan Smith

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 …

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What Is A Single-Purpose Property?

August 10, 2019 by Ryan Smith

Single Purpose Property As its name implies, a single-purpose property is commercial real estate comprised of improved land with a building that has a single purpose or use as opposed to a building that has a multi-purpose or use. The primary determining factor whether a property is considered single-purpose has to do with the design …

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Do I Need To Personally Guarantee An SBA Guaranteed Loan?

July 29, 2019 by Ryan Smith

Who Is Required To Guaranty SBA Loan It’s important to understand that the applicant or borrower of an SBA guaranteed loan is the business, not the individual owners of the business. Therefore, the business is primarily responsible to pay back the loan which is why this repayment source is referred to as the primary source …

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Am I Required To Pledge My Personal Residence To Qualify For an SBA Loan?

July 19, 2019 by Ryan Smith

Need To Pledge Personal Residence Not every individual obtaining an SBA guaranteed loan is required to offer their personal residence or any other real estate owned as collateral. However, banks, credit unions and non-bank lenders are required by the SBA’s Standard Operating Procedure manual to take the applicants personal residence or other real estate owned …

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How Interest Rates Are Determined For The SBA 504 Loan Program

July 17, 2019 by Ryan Smith

SBA 504 Loan Rates The SBA 504 guaranteed loan program to purchase commercial real estate is comprised of two loans. One provided by an SBA Preferred Lending Partner and another by an SBA Community Development Corporation (CDC). SBA Guaranteed 504 real estate loan rates on the second portion also referred to as the Debenture are …

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How Interest Rates Are Determined For The SBA 7(a) Loan Program

June 27, 2019 by Ryan Smith

SBA 7(a) Rates One of the first questions business owners ask when applying for a loan is what is the interest rate. In this episode of SBA FM you will learn how SBA 7(a) guaranteed loan interest rates are determined and what to expect in your own situation. SBA 7(a) guaranteed loan interest rates are …

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Can An Individual With An E-2 Visa Acquire A Business With An SBA 7(a) Loan?

June 15, 2019 by Ryan Smith

My SBA Loan Pro E-2 Visa Eligiblity Yes, E-2 non-immigrant visa holders are eligible to obtain an SBA guaranteed loan to acquire a business. However, there are several specific eligibility tests that must be met by management for the applicant business to be considered eligible. The Application must contain assurance that management is expected to …

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