Scott Slifer, CMB

Are you looking to buy a business, but asking yourself, “Okay, but how do I finance this? SBA 7(a) loans offer: • Lower cost of capital • Coverage for purchase price, working capital, and transition reserves • Flexible repayment terms Success depends on proper structuring, due diligence, and integration planning. SBA 7(a) rarely covers 100% of the purchase, so equity injection is usually needed. Smart financing can make the difference between a smooth acquisition and a stressed balance sheet. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ex47GBwJ #SBA #BusinessAcquisition #SmallBusinessGrowth #BusinessFinancing #Entrepreneurship #Port51Lending

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FMI Capital Advisors is pleased to announce that SPC Mechanical (SPC) has sold to a newly formed employee stock ownership plan. Founded in 1965, SPC is a leading, family-owned mechanical contractor providing construction and service solutions across North Carolina. Nathan Perkins led the FMI deal team, serving as the exclusive advisor to SPC for the transaction. Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/egWwpWkY

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IRR is not a crystal ball. It is a modeled internal rate of return based on assumptions that can vary depending on markets, timing, and execution. If someone presents projections as promises, that is your first red flag. #HarvardGraceCapital #CommercialRealEstateInvesting #AlabamaInvesting

When growth requires big investments in facilities and equipment, the SBA 504 Program makes it possible—without overleveraging your balance sheet. ✅ Up to 90% financing for real estate & heavy equipment ✅ Below-market interest rates fixed for up to 25 years ✅ Preserve working capital for operations & growth ✅ Lower risk for lenders, higher stability for borrowers If you are a manufacturer or in another capital intensive industry with plans to grow, SBA 504 is a game-changer. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gWR6j5z3   #SBA504 #ManufacturingGrowth #BusinessExpansion #SmartFinancing

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Fun SBA Fact 💸 Did you know buyers don’t always need the full 10% down for an SBA acquisition? In some deals, the seller can contribute part of the equity through a standby seller note... up to 5% of the total project costs. That means that the owner only needs 5% cash down if it's on full standby. Seller participation can sometimes be the difference between a deal working… or falling apart. #SBALoans #CommercialRealEstate #SmallBusiness #LoanBud

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February 20, 2026 -- Tamarack Investments is pleased to announce the acquisition of 3740 Powers Court in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The ±36,250 SF multi-tenant industrial property features 22’ clear height, conditioned warehouse space, ample dock-high and drive-in loading, and efficient suite sizes. The property offers immediate access to Highway 153 (Exit 4) within one of Chattanooga’s primary industrial corridors. This represents Tamarack’s first acquisition in the Chattanooga market. Thank you to John Detamore and Wade Cox of Industry Real Estate Partners for their work throughout the process. We continue to seek well-located off-market industrial opportunities throughout the Southeast and look forward to additional investments in Chattanooga.

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