
Bridge loans, SBA 504 financing, and alternative lending solutions are becoming essential tools for small business owners who can't access traditional bank financing.
In this episode of The Growth Minded Accountant, host Lee Reams sits down with Dave Manser, President & Chief Lending Officer at Business Loan Capital (BLC) to discuss how business owners are filling the growing capital gap and how advisors can help clients access financing faster.
Traditional banks are approving fewer small business loans than ever before. Many entrepreneurs face long underwriting timelines, strict lending standards, or outright denials when trying to finance growth opportunities.
Dave explains how bridge loans, SBA 504 financing, and hybrid lending structures can provide flexible solutions when timing, liquidity, or opportunity doesn't align with traditional bank processes.
For tax and accounting professionals, this episode highlights the important role advisors can play in identifying financing opportunities and helping clients access capital at the right time.
Lee and Dave discuss practical scenarios where accountants may recognize signals that a client could benefit from alternative financing, including property acquisitions, refinancing opportunities, and situations where equity is tied up in real estate.
Dave Manser is President and Chief Lending Officer at Business Loan Capital (BLC), a direct lender providing flexible financing solutions for business owners and commercial real estate borrowers.
BLC specializes in:
Their lending model focuses on speed, transparency, and flexible deal structures, often helping borrowers move forward when traditional financing options fall short.
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