SBA-Backed Financing: Why and Why Not

Smiling entrepreneurs shaking hands with a business advisor after securing SBA-backed financing to fund their business acquisition.

If you’re buying or selling a business in today’s market, odds are you’re going to hear three letters that carry a whole lot of weight: SBA. The Small Business Administration (SBA) doesn’t lend money directly, but it backs loans issued by banks and lenders—making them more willing to take a chance on buyers who otherwise […]