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Feb 2019
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How to Buy a $2 Million Business for $20...

BRAD JOHNSON
About this episode

Today’s going to be a fun episode because we’re really excited to talk about today’s topic: SBA loans.


If you think you need $1 million to get started in buying a company then this episode is for you. You don’t always need to have the capital or the rich uncle — there’s another way.


In this episode we’re outlining everything you need to know about SBA loans — specifically the SBA 7(a) loan — and how you can go from dreaming about owning a business to owning one worth millions, yourself.


Key Takeaways:

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[1:00] About today’s show!

[2:33] What an SBA loan is.

[7:50] Do these loans have fixed or variable interest rates?

[9:07] A few of the caveats to getting an SBA loan.

[13:21] Why you may not want to go to 90% loan to value.

[14:36] Another important caveat if your business depends on the location that it’s at.

[16:54] Giving an example of a real business scenario using an SBA loan.

[19:07] Who SBA loans are good for and who they’re not good for.


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SBA Loan

SBA 7(a) Loan

Wells Fargo

Grayson@StablesPartners.com 

 

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