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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