How would a new searcher go about finding a good SBA lender to partner with

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by a searcher from Loyola Marymount University
in Los Angeles, CA, USA

1yr ago

How would a new searcher go about finding a good SBA lender to partner with

Looking for good SBA lenders in the USA/CA/Lis Angeles to utilize to purchase a business with and to recommend to my network. How should I go about finding one? Where should I look? Any recommendations?
Much appreciated.

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reply by a lender 1yr ago
from Loyola University of Chicago in Beverly Hills, CA, USA

Hi Ezra, you want to go with an SBA lender that is a PLP lender, meaning they don't have to go to the SBA for approval. Ideally you would want to go to a lender that specializes in SBA financing. We provide only SBA financing, are PLP lenders, and close deals short of 60 days. Happy to connect. redacted

reply by a lender 1yr ago
from Eastern Illinois University in 900 E Diehl Rd, Naperville, IL 60563, USA

We are a Commercial Loan Brokerage Shop with over 500 funding partners and over 80 SBA lending partners. We can assist you in getting your loan packaged the right way and in front of the right lenders to attract solid financing. We definitely have strong lending partnerships in the markets you are looking in. Please let me know if we can be of any assistance at any time here or directly at redacted