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Startup Business Loans

Loan Usage Startup Business Loans Use an SBA loan to start and grow your new business Start the Conversation Home » SBA Use Cases » Page 2 Entrepreneurs face costly challenges when starting a new business Starting a business is an exciting adventure, but the financial...

Search Fund Financing

Loan Usage Search Fund Financing We specialize in search fund financing Start the Conversation Home » SBA Use Cases » Page 2 Search funds searchers can face capital shortfalls and cash flow strains Raising sufficient equity from investors can be difficult,...

Partner Buyout Loan

Loan Usage Partner Buyout Loan Find out how to buyout a partner and grow your business Start the Conversation Home » SBA Use Cases » Page 2 Tight liquidity can cause financial hardships when a partner exits Small businesses seeking financing for a partner buyout often...

M&A Financing

Loan Usage M&A Financing We can help finance your next merger or acquisition Start the Conversation Home » SBA Use Cases » Page 2 Mergers can fuel growth, but hidden financial risks can wreck the deal Merging with or acquiring another company is a great way to...

Location Expansion

Loan Usage Location Expansion Learn about how SBA loans can help you expand to other locations Start the Conversation Home » SBA Use Cases » Page 2 Expanding a business offers new opportunities but also introduces major challenges One of the toughest parts of...

ESOP Financing

Loan Usage ESOP Financing We are experts at ESOPs and the SBA loans used to finance them Start the Conversation Home » SBA Use Cases » Page 2 ESOPs can be complex and challenging Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) offer unique advantages, but they come with...