Acquisition Lender Index is an independent research publication operated by Luke Serhan, founder of Dawncrest. We help people researching a small business acquisition see which lenders have recorded approvals for similar businesses, markets, and loan sizes.
How we use the data
Our rankings and research draw on the SBA’s public 7(a) FOIA data. We identify records marked “Change of Ownership,” apply the same eligibility rules across lender and market profiles, and disclose the source cutoff and period used. The method and data page explains the filters, ranking order, and coverage limits.
How we review what we publish
We check the period, sample size, and source behind each published finding. The blog’s daily data check can prepare a draft when a comparison clears our sample and change thresholds. New briefs enter a private review queue. An editor checks the data and interpretation before approving release. Research reports preserve their original data snapshot. Live lender and market profiles follow the latest available release.
Editorial independence
Rankings are determined by recorded approvals and the published methodology. A lender cannot pay to change its position. If we publish advertising or sponsored material, we label it. Acquisition Lender Index is independent of the SBA and the lenders it covers.
Corrections and editorial contact
Send corrections, source questions, or disclosures of a potential conflict to [email protected]. Include the page URL, the specific claim, and a source or explanation. We note substantive corrections on the affected page so readers can see what changed.