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The 2026 SBA Playbook: How to Buy a Business With 10% Down
The SBA rules for buying a business are changing in 2026. Here’s what buyers and home service operators need to know.
Jack Carr sits down with Alan Peterson from First Internet Bank to break down the latest SBA 7(a) changes, including how buyers can finance up to 90% of an acquisition, new equity requirements, seller financing, and changes affecting minority investors.
They also cover how sellers can stay involved for up to 24 months after closing, strategies for navigating licensing when buying HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other skilled trades businesses, and new Quality of Earnings…
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