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SBA 7(a) Personal Guarantee Requirements for Buyers
Who must sign SBA 7(a) guarantees, what liabilities and collateral apply, and how to secure releases before closing.
October 25, 2026
Seller Equity Rollover: Independent Sponsor Terms
Guide for sellers reinvesting with independent sponsors: verify ownership, sponsor cash and fees, governance, exit rights, and funding commitments.
October 24, 2026
Stock vs. Asset Deals: Government Contract Novation
Compare stock vs. asset deals for federal contracts; learn when novation, approvals, and interim payment planning are needed.
October 24, 2026
Phase I vs. Phase II ESA Reports in Business Deals
Compare Phase I and Phase II ESAs: what each examines, when sampling is needed, and how findings affect financing, costs, and closing.
October 24, 2026
E-Verify and Form I-9 Rules in Business Acquisitions
A buyer must approve a written I-9 and E-Verify plan before closing to limit post-acquisition compliance exposure and liability.
October 23, 2026
FCC License Assignment vs. Transfer of Control
Decide whether a deal changes the license holder or who controls it—the key test that determines FCC filing, timing, and closing rules.
October 23, 2026
Incurable Breaches: Pre-Closing Termination Rights
Don’t terminate a deal over a pre-closing breach until you’ve confirmed cure options, tracked deadlines, and verified termination rights.
October 23, 2026
After You Buy a Business: 30-Day Handover Checklist
Closing is Day 0 — use a strict 30-day plan to secure access, cash, and operational continuity after buying a business.
October 22, 2026
Gaming Deal Financing: Lender Rights and License Rules
How lenders should structure collateral, limit control rights, and plan for gaming-license approvals and enforcement delays.
October 22, 2026
M&A NDAs: What Sellers Share Before and After Signing
Practical staged guidance on what sellers disclose pre- and post-NDA, data-room controls, and customer/employee limits.
October 22, 2026
SBA 7(a) Loan Limits for Business Acquisitions
Clarifies SBA 7(a)’s $5M cap, how guarantees work, eligible uses, lender approval limits, and required buyer equity.
October 21, 2026
SBA vs. EXIM: Export Working Capital Loan Options
Pick the export loan that gives you usable credit—not the highest guarantee—by comparing eligibility, collateral, and lender terms.
October 21, 2026