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Clear filterWhat is the Required Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) for SBA 7(a) Loans?
Debt service coverage ratio, or DSCR, is one of the most important factors lenders look at when approving a loan. DSCR is calculated by dividing a business’s net operating income by their total debt service. For SBA 7(a) financing , most lenders want a borrower to have a DSCR of 1.25x or more.
SBA 7(a) Loans for Landscaping Companies
There are nearly 500,000 landscaping businesses in the United States, producing more than $60 billion in revenue each year and employing almost a million people. From 2006-2015, landscaping firms around the U.S. took out more than 8,000 SBA 7(a) loans , with a combined loan volume of almost $1 bill
SBA 7(a) Loans for Liquor Stores
There are nearly 50,000 wine, beer, and liquor stores througout the United States, generating an annual revenue of approximately $58 billion. Between 2006 and 2015, liquor stores took out more than $2.3 billion in SBA 7(a) loans, with an average loan size of $366,000. If you’re looking to purchase,
SBA 7(a) Loans for Tax Preparation Firms
With more than 121,000 tax preparation firms in the U.S. generating more than $10 billion in annual revenue, it’s safe to say that the tax prep industry is booming. Plus, SBA loan repayment data from the years 2000-2016 places three tax preparation firms as among 50 the best franchises to own in the
How Do Commercial Real Estate Loans Work?
Commercial real estate lending isn’t rocket science. But the lack of resources out there on the topic certainly make it feel that way, sometimes. That’s why we’ve designed this infographic to break it down into logical steps.
Getting 100% Commercial Real Estate Financing With An SBA 7(a) Loan
While most forms of SBA 7(a) loans require at least 5-10% down, some lenders are now offering 100% commercial property financing with SBA 7(a) loans. That means that, if they qualify, a borrower doesn’t have to put anything down to acquire a commercial property with a 7(a) loan .
What Are The Best Franchises to Start With an SBA 7(a) Loan?
While you might already know that SBA loans are available to many franchises , you might not know how they stack up against each other. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the most successful franchises that can be funded with SBA loans and compare their performance based on their loan