by Jai Sen | Jun 16, 2026 | Resources for Lenders, Small Business Lending
As a lender, you’ve probably seen this scenario before. You’ve referred a business acquisition deal or commercial real estate loan to an SBA partner, and it’s nearly at the finish line. The borrower is qualified with strong financials and a solid business...
by Grow America Staff | Apr 13, 2026 | Resources for Lenders, Small Business Lending
When a business owner starts thinking about retirement or an exit, the question of what happens to the business is rarely simple. More of those conversations are starting to include a term you may be hearing more often: the employee stock ownership plan, or ESOP. This...
by Grow America Staff | Feb 19, 2026 | Resources for Lenders, Small Business Lending
TLC Interpreting and Translation Services had everything a small business lender should want to see: A profitable business, strong client relationships, and global reach serving 250 languages. However, when it came time to apply for a loan, they knew their uneven cash...
by Grow America Staff | Feb 13, 2026 | Resources for Lenders, Small Business Lending
Key takeaways: Business acquisition loans require a different lending approach as underwriting must account for intangible value and transition risk, not just buyer readiness. SBA 7(a) financing supports acquisitions that fall outside traditional lending models,...
by Grow America Staff | Jan 12, 2026 | Resources for Lenders, Small Business Lending
You can see which hotels have available rooms anywhere in America with just a few clicks. But if you’re a business owner searching for capital, there’s no similar tool showing which lenders might say yes. That information gap, says Bryan Doxford, President...
by Grow America Staff | Nov 18, 2025 | Resources for Lenders, Small Business Lending
Key takeaways: When a bank denies a loan request, they risk losing deposit accounts, future lending revenue, and the entire relationship as the business grows. The true cost can’t be measured because banks can’t predict future growth. The denied loan could...
