SBA lenders with experience in the Telecom and/or Healthcare industries?

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May 16, 2023

by a searcher from Harvard University - Harvard Business School in Colorado Springs, CO, USA

I am looking at a telecommunications business and a healthcare business both with $1-2m of ebitda based in Kansas and Utah and looking to get feedback from sba lenders on both deals. I am already in back-and-forth conversations on terms with both businesses but not yet in exclusivity (need to figure out what structure is possible first).

Valuations in both industries are high given recurring revenue and industry tailwinds, so I am looking for lenders who have experience in these industries and/or are willing to work with me to structure something where I can max out the $5m sba loan and then have the owners keep some equity that I could buy-out overtime (given new SBA guidelines).

I am already speaking with one lender, but I want additional perspectives given the recentness of the new regulations allowing for partial buy-outs. I realize that some of this may be speculation at this point, but would like to explore what might be possible. After initial discussions, I will quickly narrow it down as to not waste anyones time. One of these processes is time sensitive so I am wanting to get initial feedback on both deals within 1-2 weeks. Please comment, message, or email me at redacted if this might be a good fit.

Thank you,

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from University of Missouri in St. Louis, MO, USA
HI Justin, I have experience in both fields (although healthcare can mean a lot of different things). feel free to email me at redacted to discuss. Do you have the working capital (healthcare) and the capex (telecom) buttoned up pretty well? The cash flow is what it is and isn't unique to either field. DSCR can take a hit though if you have to leverage up for WC or spend a bunch of capex after you close.
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from Eastern Illinois University in 900 E Diehl Rd, Naperville, IL 60563, USA
We have lent to this industry in the past and we definitely have lenders we work with that have experience. We are a Commercial Loan Brokerage shop with over 500 funding partners and 50+ partner on the SBA side. I am more than happy to have a discussion and see if we can be of assistance. You can reach me here or directly at redacted Good luck.
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