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The Five Most-Read Ask The Surety Pro Posts of Q1 2026
The Ask The Surety Pro video series exists for one reason: to give contractors the surety bond knowledge they need to make ...
SBA 7(a) Loans vs. Conventional Loans: What Small Contractors Need to Know Before Choosing
When a small construction company is looking for financing, one of the first decisions to make is whether to pursue a conventional ...
Ask Your Surety Pro – Why Sureties Want to See a Business Line of Credit, Even If You Rarely Use It
Some construction company owners are surprised to learn that surety companies often want to see a business line of credit in place, ...
How Construction Companies Can Use an SBA 7(a) Loan to Buy a Warehouse or Commercial Property
For construction companies looking to purchase a warehouse, yard, or other commercial property, conventional bank financing is not always a straightforward path. ...
Ask Your Surety Pro – Can a CPA Compilation Statement Help Grow Your Bonding Capacity?
For small contractors relying on internally prepared financial statements, upgrading to a CPA compilation report can be an important first step toward ...
How to Use an SBA 7(a) Loan to Acquire a Construction Company in 2026
If you are an entrepreneur, a key employee considering a buyout, or an existing contractor looking to grow through acquisition, the SBA ...
Ask Your Surety Pro – How to Make a Strong First Impression When Meeting a Surety Company
Your first meeting with a surety company is about more than your financial statements. Surety underwriters want to understand the people behind ...
Is the SBA 7(a) Loan Program Available to Construction Companies?
One of the most common questions construction company owners have about SBA lending is a straightforward one: does it actually apply to ...