The 7(a) loan gets the headlines and the consultant pitches, but a smaller SBA program quietly funds tens of thousands of the borrowers traditional banks turn down.
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Key Takeaways The SBA 7(a) loan program is the most popular financing option for small business acquisitions, allowing buyers to finance up to 90% of the purchase price with a maximum loan amount of $5 million. Buyers must typically inject at least 10% equity into the transaction, though a portion of this can come […]
