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/
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.
Watch the full podcast on YouTube here.
Give the full podcast a listen on Spotify here.
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
Listen to the full episode on the DealTalk Spotify channel here: https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/dYx1RBEtP1b
ACS Funds Start-Up Automotive Repair Shop in Florida
Alternative Capital Solutions is pleased to announce the funding of a start-up automotive repair shop in Mount Dora, Florida. The amount funded totaled approximately $810,000 and the loan proceeds will be used to fund the full start-up process for the repair shop. Funding a start-up business can be a fulfilling process as you are able to provide support for a new entrepreneurial and investment opportunity! Learn more about this deal as well as talk through your potential deal by contacting our team. Submit a deal inquiry today on our website by clicking here.
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.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/OeT-Q-QgpxI
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/69S5kjZRi1QAe2QSpiSKTn?si=nQ-0DP3GTYqzzyGPtOwxWg
DealTalk Podcast: Pre-Underwriting Is the New Gatekeeper in Commercial Lending
Listen in as CLBA co-founder, Terry Luker, kicks-off a new year of the DealTalk podcast with Joe Compagno of CONNECT to discuss pre-underwriting when it comes to successful loan brokering, hear about a recent deal from Commercial Capital BIDCO, and learn more about what is coming up with the Commercial Loan Broker Association and its calendar of events.
Give the podcast a listen on the DealTalk Spotify Podcast Channel or watch the full episode on the DealTalk YouTube account using the links below!
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6boVvgFxH1W2wkq3XHR9CE?si=obkSNWcYT_aBrlSWne1i3Q
YouTube: https://youtu.be/OLTOa4I9qmg
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
Bakery in Utah Secures Financing for New Location Build-Out
Our team at Alternative Capital Solutions recently helped a bakery and deli owner based out of South Jordan, Utah secure a $678,000 loan. This loan will be used for the future build out of their latest restaurant location within the South Jordan market. This deal had a lot of moving parts, but we are excited to have made it to the closing table with a new client relationship and the ability to help them further with their business loan needs.
Want to learn more about Alternative Capital Solutions and how our team can develop a loan strategy that suits you and your business' needs? Submit a deal inquiry today on our website or submit the contact form. We're looking forward to speaking with you!
Get all the details at AlternativeCapitalSolutions.com.
DealTalk with Terry Luker Featuring Bob Baker of Baker-Garrington
Join us for this episode of DealTalk where Terry Luker sits down with our 2025 CLBA Conference and Expo Co-Host, Bob Baker of Baker-Garrington and Garrington Capital. Listen in as Bob discusses the trajectory of their business, learn about his thoughts on AI, as well as the value of education in our industry! Register for the upcoming CLBA Conference being held this October 27-29 at CLBAssociation.com.
Learn more about Baker-Garrington and the Garrington Family of Companies at: bakergarrington.com.
View the full podcast segment on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/vq5q5pEPAEc