SBA National Lender

06/16/2026

Most people assume you need 20%+ down for an SBA loan. You don't. Here's what the number actually looks like.

Drop your SBA questions in the comments — I answer a new one every week.

06/05/2026

DFW showed up for the Lending Connections Mixer hosted by T Bank.

What began as a simple idea — bring together like-minded professionals from across the lending ecosystem — turned into a room full of real conversation and genuine connection.

The turnout said it all: bankers, brokers, advisors, insurance pros, and COIs from every corner of the lending world, all in one place, trading ideas and building relationships that matter. That's the Dallas–Fort Worth market at its best.

A special thank you to our sponsors, Todd Camhe of Oak Proof and Chad Powell of Powell Insurance Group LLC. Your partnership made the evening what it was.

If you missed this one, here's the good news: it's just the start. We're already planning the next Lending Connections Mixer — and Houston, you're on our radar.

Stay tuned. We're just getting started.

05/28/2026

I talk to operators every week who've built careers running other people's businesses. The ones who take the leap into ownership tend to have two things in common: hard-earned expertise and the right financing partner.

Glad to have been that partner on this acquisition. If you're thinking about your own next chapter, I'm ready to talk.

04/28/2026

Partner buyouts make sense when one person is doing the heavy lifting. This borrower has been growing this thing since 2021 — systems, warehousing, routes. He was ready to own it outright. 7(a) got it done.
If you're thinking about buying out a partner, call me.

04/09/2026

You negotiated the lease. You built out the space. You made it yours — on someone else's terms.

At some point, every business owner asks the question: what if I just owned it?

That's exactly what the SBA 504 is designed for. Lower down payments. Fixed rates. Long-term stability. It's not a workaround — it's a strategy.

If your business is ready to stop paying someone else's mortgage, let's talk.

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04/01/2026

The best time to acquire a second business is when your first one is working.
You have the experience, the cash flow, and the proof of concept. A second acquisition isn't starting over — it's leveraging everything you've already built. SBA financing can make that next move more achievable than you think.
If you're ready to grow, let's talk.

03/27/2026

There's a moment when an executive stops climbing someone else's ladder and decides to build their own.
This client had the experience, the vision, and the plan. We were proud to structure the SBA financing that helped her make the leap from executive to owner. If you're thinking about that move, let's talk.

03/23/2026

Growth requires capital — but it also requires planning.
If you’re expanding, the financing structure should support your next phase, not slow it down.
Let’s build it correctly.

03/16/2026

Sometimes the issue isn’t the opportunity — it’s the financing structure. Before you pass, make sure the deal has been evaluated the right way.There may be more flexibility than you think.

03/12/2026

The strongest buyers know their financing before they negotiate.
Prequalification signals credibility — and prevents surprises.
Let’s get you prepared.