Bridge Loans & SBA 504 Financing: How Advisors Help Clients Access Capital Dave Manser

Bridge loans, SBA 504 financing, and alternative lending solutions are becoming essential tools for small business owners who can't access traditional bank financing. In this episode of The Growth Minded Accountant , host Lee Reams sits down with Dave Manser, President & Chief Lending Officer at Business Loan Capital (BLC) to discuss how business owners are filling the growing capital gap and how advisors can help clients access financing faster. Traditional banks are approving fewer small business loans than ever before. Many entrepreneurs face long underwriting timelines, strict lending standards, or outright denials when trying to finance growth opportunities. Dave explains how bridge loans, SBA 504 financing, and hybrid lending structures can provide flexible solutions when timing, liquidity, or opportunity doesn't align with traditional bank processes. For tax and accounting professionals, this episode highlights the important role advisors can play in identifying financing opportunities and helping clients access capital at the right time. Lee and Dave discuss practical scenarios where accountants may recognize signals that a client could benefit from alternative financing, including property acquisitions, refinancing opportunities, and situations where equity is tied up in real estate. In This Episode • Why traditional bank lending for small businesses has tightened • What bank-alternative lending means and why it exists • How bridge loans help business owners act quickly on opportunities • When SBA 504 financing makes sense for commercial property purchases • Real-world examples where bridge financing saved deals • Financial signals accountants should watch for in client financials • How advisors can expand into capital advisory services About Dave Manser Dave Manser is President and Chief Lending Officer at Business Loan Capital (BLC) , a direct lender providing flexible financing solutions for business owners and commercial real estate borrowers. BLC specializes in: • Short-term bridge loans • SBA 504 financing • Conventional commercial loans • Hybrid capital structures Their lending model focuses on speed, transparency, and flexible deal structures , often helping borrowers move forward when traditional financing options fall short. Learn more: About the Show The Growth Minded Accountant explores the strategies, technologies, and advisory opportunities helping tax and accounting professionals grow their firms and deliver more value to clients. Hosted by Lee Reams , CEO of CountingWorks PRO .

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Bridge Loans & SBA 504 Financing: How Advisors Help Clients Access Capital Dave Manser is an episode from The Growth Minded Accountant by Lee Reams II from CountingWorks PRO.

This episode is 51:43 long.

This episode was published on Mar 10, 2026.

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