Thinking about buying a home service business with an SBA loan? This episode is your go-to guide. Jackquisitions sits down with Alan Peterson—who closed over $70 million in SBA acquisition financing last year—to break down how to structure high-leverage deals, navigate the latest SBA loan rule changes, and avoid the costly mistakes many first-time buyers make.

If you're serious about acquiring a home service business and want a financing strategy that actually works, this episode is a must-listen.

🔹 In This Episode, We Cover:

• How to use SBA loans to buy your first home service business
• The $70M+ playbook Alan used in 2024 for acquisition funding
• Why having the right deal team is critical (and what to avoid)
• The latest changes to SBA rules (including seller note restrictions)
• Multi-step acquisitions: what just got harder and why
• Pro tips for working capital, due diligence, and pre-LOI strategy
• How early-stage buyers can stand out and get taken seriously
• Why personalized financial statements are a game changer
• How Alan helps operators with pre-qual letters and deal reviews
  
  
  

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👤 Hosted by:

Jack Carr

🎧 Guest:
Alan Peterson

💼 Special Thanks to First Internet Bank!

Looking to buy or expand a business? First Internet Bank is a National Preferred SBA lender specializing in acquisitions for the skilled trades. Their SBA loan program offers up to 90% financing for business acquisitions, partner buyouts, and commercial real estate—plus optional lines of credit to fuel future growth. Unlike traditional lenders, they take a “how can we” approach, making deals happen for both first-time buyers and experienced operators.

👉 Special Offer: Mention Owned and Operated for a reduced good faith deposit and a complimentary deal review + buyside prequalification.

Connect with Alan Peterson from First Internet Bank here to get started

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