{"podcast":{"title":"Transaction Talk","slug":"transaction-talk-6404628","podcast_index_feed_id":6404628,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/470538/rss","website_url":"https://www.transactiontalk.com/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/f/f/c/0/ffc0bf17de2e9738d959afa2a1bf1c87/TT_Cover.jpg","author":"Jennifer Fox and Eric Sigman","episode_count":55,"summary":"Business broker Jennifer Fox and attorney Eric Sigman team up to provide a 360-degree view of the current Boston Business for-sale market. From buying and selling to franchising and everything in between, Transaction Talk breaks down the deal process from a business, brokerage, and legal perspective. A resource for business owners, buyers and entrepreneurs, Transaction Talk offers interviews and real-life deal experiences from industry experts and key transaction players.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T06:19:09.769395+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/transaction-talk-6404628"},"episode":{"title":"Funding the Future: Understanding SBA Loans","slug":"funding-the-future-understanding-sba-loans","published_at":"2025-07-30T20:40:49+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/transaction-talk-6404628/funding-the-future-understanding-sba-loans","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/transaction-talk-6404628","url":"https://084f5e95-bdb1-40e0-a9b9-289ac31c4e3a.libsyn.com/funding-the-future-understanding-sba-loans","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/084f5e95-bdb1-40e0-a9b9-289ac31c4e3a/Episode_34_-_Funding_the_Future_-_Understanding_SBA_Loans.mp3?dest-id=3984114","summary":"SBA loans can be a powerful tool for business buyers and sellers once you understand how they work and what approvers are really looking for. Today, we are joined by Jennifer McKay, senior loan officer at Live Oak Bank, to discuss all things SBA loans. Tuning in, you'll hear all about what an SBA loan is, why it's a unique kind of loan, what loan approvers are looking for in buyers, sellers, and businesses, and so much more! We delve into the timeline involved in these kinds of loans before discussing the importance of selecting a good attorney for this process. Jennifer even shares what causes SBA deals to fall apart. Finally, our guest shares her tip of the day with listeners. Be sure to press play now! Key Points From This Episode: A warm welcome to today's guest, Jennifer McKay. Jennifer tells us what an SBA loan is and how it differs from other loans. What loan approvers are looking for in buyers and sellers. Why SBA transactions mostly move quite quickly. The importance of having the right attorney to represent you. Jennifer shares some common reasons SBA loans fall apart. One key takeaway from this conversation: surround yourself with trusted advisors! Tip of the Day: If you're navigating an SBA loan, you need to surround yourself with trusted advisors. A solid team can save you from costly missteps and set you up for success! Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Jennifer McKay on LinkedIn Jennifer McKay Email Address Jennifer McKay Phone Number: 508 244 2309 Live Oak Bank Transaction Talk Disclaimer: The material on this site may be considered advertising under the rules of the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts. This site is solely for informational purposes and provides general information only. Nothing on this site should be construed as legal advice or…","meta_description":"SBA loans can be a powerful tool for business buyers and sellers once you understand how they work and what approvers are really looking for. Today, we ar…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1966,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/transaction-talk-6404628/episodes/funding-the-future-understanding-sba-loans/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/transaction-talk-6404628/funding-the-future-understanding-sba-loans.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}