Local Kitchen in Tennessee Receives $3MM SBA Loan for Business Expansion
We are proud to have helped a local kitchen in Williamson County, Tennessee see their dreams of expanding their at-home business come to life. Focusing on gourmet homemade meals that families can conveniently purchase and then cook at home became a staple for the community and beyond. The commercial kitchen in their home no longer fit the bill and the client needed to purchase a building in order to expand and keep up with demand. Our team was able to assist the client by helping them secure a $3,022,000 SBA loan. Our expertise was able to guide the client through the expectations and requirements of SBA loan products - allowing them to close as quickly as possible.
Have a small business or would like to explore SBA loan opportunities? Contact us today to get the conversation started: https://alternativecapitalsolutions.com/funding-application/
Terry Luker Chats State of Lending with CLBA Member Chris Peebles of K2 Capital
New Podcast Just Dropped!
The July 2026 episode of the DealTalk | For Commercial Brokers and Lenders podcast features a candid conversation between our very own Terry Luker and the owner of K2 Capital, Chris Peebles. Terry and Chris took time to discuss the state of the industry as well as the need for increased networking and the support of like-minded commercial loan brokers via associations such as the Commercial Loan Broker Association and its annual conference & expo. Get the full scoop by listening to the episode via the links below!
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June 2026 DealTalk: Mastering the Pitch: The Anatomy Of a Perfect Deal Presentation
"It's about learning the basics - blocking and tackling." - Terry Luker
On the latest episode of the DealTalk podcast, Terry Luker and Jeff Luker discussed the anatomy of deal presentation. Did you know that being a Commercial Loan Broker means that you are not only an advocate for your clients but also a trusted resource for your lenders? When a commercial loan broker brings a new deal to the table, it's always worth ensuring that the deal is complete when presented. This not only assists the lender in understanding more about the deal, but also about the borrower and the deal's story - ultimately getting it to the closing table quicker and more easily.
Learn more about how to build a complete deal as well as how to present it to the lender with the full story intact by listening in on the latest episode of DealTalk!
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Repeat Client Closes $6.2MM Commercial Property Purchase in Tennessee
Our team at Alternative Capital Solutions was able to recently help a long-term client close a $6.2MM loan for the purchase of 133 acres in Portland, Tennessee. A native of Bowling Green, Kentucky and a well-known developer, our client allowed us to work locally and we were able to secure financing for this deal using a Tennessee community bank. Sitting as a previously stalled development project, the large tract of land will now be revived by our client and will boast 269 single-family residential lots with Phase 1 of the project launching soon with 84 pre-paid lots. This loan closing is a testament to our Credit Team and our repeat clients who trust us to secure the right funding quickly and easily.
Have a commercial real estate deal that you would like to talk through? Our team is comprised of creative outside-the-box thinkers who thrive in finding unique funding solutions. Contact us today by submitting a Funding Inquiry via our website: https://alternativecapitalsolutions.com/funding-application/
DEALTALK MAY 2026: WHY BROKERS NEED A COMMUNITY
Join Commercial Loan Broker Association (CLBA) Executive Director, Cristina Darr, and CLBA Operations and Experience Manager, Jenna Seidel, for the May 2026 episode of the DealTalk podcast! Listen in as they chat about the importance of commercial lending brokers having a community. Glean valuable information for attending industry events across the country, how to join associations with like-minded individuals, as well as how to make the most of the commercial lending community as a new or seasoned broker.
As a commercial lending broker ourselves, we fully agree with brokers standing together as a community in this ever-changing industry.
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Want to learn more about the Commercial Loan Broker Association as well as its annual conference and expo? Visit us today at CLBAssociation.com.
What Survives Early Filtering in Commercial Lending
DealTalk Podcast host and CEO of Alternative Capital Solutions, Terry Luker, sat down with Commercial Capital BIDCO and Alternative Capital Solutions' VP of Operations, Jeff Luker, to discuss how early deal filtering in commercial lending is currently impacting the industry. Listen in to the latest episode of the DealTalk Podcast to learn more about what Commercial Lenders are seeing with SBA as well as tune in for new deal and lender spotlights!
View the full episode on the DealTalk YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/96ol1I6761U
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DealTalk Podcast: Capacity, Not Capital, Is Still the Binding Constraint in Commercial Lending
Join Terry Luker for a fresh episode of DealTalk as he sits down with members of the Commercial Loan Broker Association team to discuss capacity needs in the commercial lending industry as well as cover 2026 education opportunities within the Commercial Loan Broker Association. This is one you do not want to miss!
Watch the full episode of DealTalk on YouTube or give it a listen on Spotify using the links below.
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What Commercial Loan Brokers Need to Know About Upcoming SBA Changes
The Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced that non-citizen permanent residents (green-card holders) will no longer be eligible to receive SBA-backed loans. This change, effective March 1, 2026, could have significant impacts on small businesses and the broader economy. The CLBA has reviewed the update and provides a concise breakdown of what it means in practice.
The Changes, Simplified
- SBA-backed loans will now only be available to businesses fully owned by U.S. citizens or nationals.
- Legal permanent residents can no longer hold any ownership stake in an SBA borrower.
- Non-citizens can still operate businesses and access conventional loans, but SBA-guaranteed financing is no longer an option.
- Applications that receive an SBA loan number before March 1, 2026 may proceed under prior eligibility rules.
Read more here on our affiliate's news page: Commercial Loan Broker Association Website
CCB Client Refinances Loan with ACS to Secure Permanent Financing
ACS Secures SBA Loan for Long-Time Client in Birmingham, Alabama
What started as a bridge loan funded by our affiliate company, Commercial Capital BIDCO, in November of 2023 has recently transitioned into a permanent SBA Loan. The owners of a quirky diner in Birmingham, Alabama was able to acquire the real estate in 2023 as well as remodel the facility and finish the buildout of their kitchen space using the $650,000 in bridge loan funds through the initial lending process with CCB. This eatery is now a favorite for locals and visitors alike within the fast-growing area and is now able to enjoy permanent financing via a SBA Loan for $980,000. These funds are being used for working capital, inventory, and continued strategic growth opportunities.
“It’s been so great working with you. You’ve always been so helpful, patient, and considerate. I put a lot of value in service like that. It’s not often you get the chance to work with people like that these days. CCB has been our lifeline through all of this, and you and Jeff have gone above and beyond.” - Co-Owner, J.S.
Thank you to this longtime client for being a part of what we enjoy doing day in and day out - finding ways to make your business decisions and dreams flourish!
Are you looking for permanent financing on your commercial property, but running into walls with your local lenders? Let us take on the loan and you keep the depository relationship with your current bank! Allow us to take the loan out of market for you and go to work on your investment journey.
Reach out to us today at alternativecapitalsolutions.com.