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Weekly intelligence for first-time buyers navigating SBA 7(a) acquisition financing.

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$286M+
In closed SBA loans
132+
Deals facilitated
10+
Years of expertise
SBA 7(a) Acquisition Financing
Lender Intelligence
Underwriting Standards
Deal Structuring
ETA Community
Working Capital Analysis
Closing Tactics
Non-SBA Financing
SBA 7(a) Acquisition Financing
Lender Intelligence
Underwriting Standards
Deal Structuring
ETA Community
Working Capital Analysis
Closing Tactics
Non-SBA Financing
What you'll learn

Real insights from real deals — delivered weekly.

01
Lender Appetite, Decoded

What banks are actually approving right now — not what their websites say. Which lenders are aggressive, which are pulling back, and how to position accordingly.

02
Underwriting-Ready Structuring

How to structure your deal from day one — purchase price, equity injection, working capital, seller notes, and earnouts all in the right proportions.

03
Buyer Credibility Playbook

The most common mistakes that sink buyers before underwriting — and the habits that signal to lenders you're a serious, bankable operator.

04
Diligence to Close

Tactical strategies across the full arc: LOI to due diligence, lender submission to commitment letter, closing day to post-acquisition transition.

05
SBA Policy Intelligence

SOP updates, eligibility shifts, and rule changes in plain language — so you're never blindsided by a policy change that could kill your deal.

06
Market Signals

Deal flow trends, lender capacity signals, and macro factors shaping acquisition financing — so you can time and position your search with conviction.

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Contributors

Insights from the advisors who actually close deals.

Matthias Smith
Founder & President
Pioneer Capital Advisory
Eric Pacifici
Founding Attorney
SMB Law Group
Joe Thomas
Co-Founder
SMB Business Plans
Chris Barrett
Principal
Midwest CPA
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