Welcome back to The BDO Show—where deals get funded, search funders get scrutinized, and no borrower (or lender) is truly safe.

🔍 Is search fund lending a golden opportunity or a ticking time bomb? In this episode, we dive into the world of search funders—what makes them a lender’s dream (or nightmare), how they leverage the SBA program, and where things might be heading next.

Join Emily Detor, Alan Peterson, Chris Hackney, Sterling Birdsong, and Ryan Kroge as they break down:

🔥 The real risks and rewards of search funder deals 💰 Why banks love them (and why some lenders don’t) 🤝 The difference between a solid searcher and a walking red flag 🛑 How to protect yourself and your institution from bad deals 📉 What happens when PE firms start creeping into SBA lending

This episode is packed with insights, hot takes, and maybe even a little controversy—so don’t miss it!

👉 Have you ever worked on a search funder deal? Share your stories in the comments or email us at [email protected].

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🎙This episode is sponsored by:

 

Rapid Business Plans 

 

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The BDO Show is hitting the road. We will be speaking at the Mid America SBA Lending Conference in Houston on April 15th. Go to https://malc-conference.com for more information. This will be a live show you won't want to miss!