In this episode of The Art of SBA Lending, Ray dives deep into the evolving world of business acquisition financing. Are lenders taking on more risk than ever before?

Ray kicks things off by examining how underwriting standards for business acquisitions have shifted, allowing for up to 90% financing and bringing a wave of new buyers with little-to-no industry experience. Is this a positive change for the SBA’s mission or does it open the door to more defaults?

Ray is joined by an expert panel of Art of SBA Contributors, featuring:

• Charles Rho, President of Velocity SBA

• Kay Anderson, Senior VP at Live Oak Bank

• Brian Carlson, SBA Managing Director at Mission Valley Bank

Together, they unpack:

• The growing trend of self-funded search models

• Investor-backed injections

• Whether this new wave of first time entrepreneurs is sustainable

With interest rates creeping up and default rates on the rise, this conversation couldn’t come at a better time. Tune in for a thoughtful discussion on the risks, rewards, and future of SBA business acquisition lending.

This episode is sponsored by:

CORPSMART

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