Financing Options for Today’s Acquisitions
July 12, 2024
What a difference a year makes, SBA financing changes summary Just a year ago you were not able to consider any transaction that was leaving the current owner with any level of ownership interest post-closing. Well, we all know that’s a huge change that affects…
SBA Closing Items All Brokers Need to Understand
October 1, 2024
Adjusting for low Business Valuations and more You find out within weeks (sometimes days) before your closing that the SBA required business valuation came in below the selling price and the lender is making it an issue. In today’s market we’re seeing multiples increase on…
Time to Buckle Up, I’ve Seen this Before!
November 14, 2024
Important market items to recognize going into 2025 Yes, I’m that old and have been here before (a few times). Many know that I travel the country speaking at broker events in states from east to west, and what I’ve found this year shouldn’t surprise…
The World of SBA Lending in 2025
February 5, 2025
Changes, Updates and Advantages, the Options are Almost Endless From the buyers being allowed to put zero money down, to securing multiple $5MM SBA loans for the same borrower. So much has changed in SBA lending over the last 24 months that most intermediaries are…
The Business Climate is Changing
March 18, 2025
It’s a New Year and Time to Spring into Action! By now you’ve heard of a few changes happening within the SBA including the discontinuation of lending to those under the age of 11 (sorry, had to get that in), and prohibiting any foreign entities…
How the SBA Rule Changes May Affect Main Street Transactions
May 14, 2025
So many changes in so little time! SBA 7a rule changes are common and typically happen every year or so. That said, these last 2 years there have been a whirlwind of changes. Everything from partial ownership buyouts to EIDL loans has complicated the main…
A Thank You Note from Steve
December 12, 2025
Back in 1996 when Diamond Financial was first established, I could never have imagined a day like today. I remember assuring my wife and family that it would take no more than 9 months before I would see a paycheck from my new business venture….
Big Changes within Diamond Financial!!!
December 18, 2025
After 3 decades of serving this community, I’m excited to share that we are entering a new phase of growth and leadership here at Diamond Financial. As part of our succession strategy, ownership has now transitioned to my exceptional team including Nasr Abdrahman, and Joey…
Big News for Our Broker Partners
January 13, 2026
🚨 Big News for Our Broker Partners 🚨 We’re excited to officially share something new — and long overdue. We are now paying referral fees on funded SBA transactions. That means when you send us a qualified deal that closes, you get paid. And we’re…