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Analysis and perspective on business financing, from a lender with 30 years in the market.


What SBA SOP 50 10 8.1 Means for Buyers Planning to Borrow Their Down Payment
Under SOP 50 10 8.1, a HELOC can fund the SBA equity injection only if outside income repays it. What brokers should ask before a buyer draws on it.
5 days ago4 min read


Where Home Equity Fits in Business Acquisition and Startup Financing
Jumpstart now offers HELOC for Business. How home equity differs from business lending, the three roles it can play in a financing plan, and when it fits.
Oct 226 min read


The Future of Business Acquisition Financing: A Complete Picture
A complete guide to seller financing in the SMB and Main Street market: the opportunity, the obstacles, the seller’s perspective, and the infrastructure that makes it work.
Oct 1311 min read


What Every Business Seller Should Know Before Carrying a Note
Carrying a seller note can increase your total sale proceeds — but only if the note is structured right. Here is what every seller needs to know before agreeing.
Sep 1710 min read


Why Sellers Resist Seller Financing — and What They’re Missing
Seller financing works—when it’s structured right. Here’s why it falls apart, and what brokers can do to fix it.
Aug 2110 min read


The Biggest Untapped Opportunity in Business Acquisition Financing
Seller financing may be the most underutilized tool in SMB and Main Street business acquisitions. Here’s what brokers who master it know.
Jul 111 min read


Jumpstart Finance Launches SellerBridge℠ to Unlock a New Era of Business Acquisition Financing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New platform combines seller financing, professional servicing, and future liquidity opportunities to help business brokers, buyers, and sellers close more transactions. LAS VEGAS, NV, June 19, 2026 — Jumpstart Finance today announced the launch of SellerBridge℠, a platform designed to transform how small and lower-middle-market businesses are bought and sold. For decades, business acquisitions have relied heavily on banks, SBA lenders, and conventional
Jun 173 min read


Why Some Business Brokers Close More Deals: A Business Acquisition Lender's Perspective
If you've been in business brokerage long enough, you've noticed something: a small group of brokers closes a disproportionate share of deals. They're not necessarily the most charismatic, the best marketers, or the ones with the longest client lists. What sets them apart is close rate — and after 30 years of business acquisition financing, we at Jumpstart Finance have a clear view of exactly what they do differently. This post is written for the brokers and referral partners
Jun 39 min read


The Hidden Costs of Slow Financing (And How It Kills Deals Before They Close)
If you've ever watched a deal unravel at the 60-day mark — not because of a bad business, not because of a bad buyer, but because the financing timeline dragged too long — you already know what this article is about. Fast business acquisition financing isn't just a convenience. For many deals, it's the difference between a closed transaction and a collapsed one. After 30 years and nearly $1 billion in both startup and business acquisition deals facilitated, we've seen the sam
Apr 2910 min read
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