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.
Buying a business is rarely a one-person process. You may be the person purchasing the company and ultimately running the business, but getting from “I found a business” to “I own the business” requires the right people around you. Business brokers help source opportunities. CPAs analyze financials. Attorneys review purchase agreements. Valuation professionals help determine …
Commercial real estate attorney Kevin Simonsen explains the legal mistakes that can cost business owners and real estate investors hundreds of thousands of dollars, or even millions. In this episode of the My SBA Loan Pro Podcast, Ryan sits down with Kevin Simson to discuss the legal side of commercial real estate, including commercial leases, …
The Biggest Mistake Business Buyers Make Most first time business buyers believe the key to finding the perfect business is to cast the widest net possible. They search every industry. Every state. Every marketplace. Every broker. Every listing. On the surface, this sounds like a smart strategy. More opportunities should lead to better odds, …
After nearly 20 years in banking and financing hundreds of business acquisitions, I finally became the buyer. In this episode of My SBA Loan Pro Podcast, I share the complete story of buying my first business—a profitable trampoline park—and the lessons I learned before, during, and after the acquisition. ▶️We discuss: ➡️Why I chose to …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
For many entrepreneurs, purchasing owner-occupied commercial real estate is one of the most transformative financial decisions they will ever make. Owning your building can reduce long-term operating costs, stabilize expenses, increase business equity, and build meaningful personal wealth. Yet, despite the potential upside, countless business owners unknowingly sabotage their own outcomes during the financing process. …
Securing the right financing is essential for cleaning companies looking to grow and thrive.
