SBA 7(a) loans offer longer amortization and lower down payments for dental practice acquisitions or major expansions, but require personal guarantees, real estate collateral when available, and 60-90 day underwriting timelines. If you're buying an established practice on Round Grove Road or opening a second location in Highland Village, the 7(a) program spreads acquisition cost over ten years with a variable rate tied to prime plus a broker-negotiated spread. The cost transparency piece: closing costs, guarantee fees, and prepayment penalties vary by lender, and we line up three to five term sheets so you see the all-in expense before you sign.
We work with dental-focused SBA lenders who understand that goodwill and patient charts constitute real collateral. For practices grossing above $800,000 annually, SBA 7(a) loans often deliver the lowest effective cost when you model total interest paid over the full term.