SBA lenders want to say “yes”—but they need to see a deal that checks all their boxes. – The most successful buyers anticipate what lenders care about before submitting the deal: – Clear personal and business financials – Simple, SBA-compliant ownership structure – Enough post-close liquidity to ensure runway – Reasonable add-backs backed by documentation – Defined roles for all parties post-close If you’re proactive, you don’t just avoid delays—you accelerate confidence. That’s what we help our clients do every day. Feel free to schedule a call with me to learn more: redacted.