{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"My SBA Loan Pro Podcast","title":"SBA Loans Explained: Startup vs Franchise vs Buying an Existing Business","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/2fbc53c5\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3502,"description":"Thinking about using an SBA loan to become a business owner? In this episode, we break down the three most common paths: starting an independent business, opening a franchise, or buying an existing business.\n▶️You’ll learn:\n➡️Which option is easiest to finance\n➡️How lenders evaluate each type of deal\n➡️SBA down payment and liquidity requirements\n➡️Business plans and financial projections\n➡️How lenders evaluate experience and credit\n➡️Why business acquisitions can be easier to finance\n➡️Working capital and collateral requirements\n➡️Business valuations and seller financing\n➡️Common mistakes first-time borrowers make\nWhether you're considering a startup, a franchise, or a business acquisition, this episode will help you understand what lenders look for before you apply for SBA financing.\n🎙️ Hosted by Ryan Smith\nIf you liked this content, let's connect on social media:\nInstagram: https://instagram.com/mysbapro\nTwitter: https://twitter.com/mysbapro\nMore ThinkSBA Resources\n⁠https://calendly.com/thinksba - Schedule Call\nhttps://g.page/thinksba - Google Business Page & Reviews\nhttps://thinksba.com/faq - Frequently Asked Questions\nhttps://mysbaloanpro.com⁠ - My SBA Loan Pro Podcast\nhttp://youtube.com/@thinksba - YouTube Channel","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/UZlGYkkzL4RLln3ajzHvPE8F5Le7c_odayThH46glvs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kMmM0/ZGQxYmNlMTdlZDgw/YzhlYWNiNDUyM2Uw/ZTk4ZC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}