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Helping Buyers Finance M&A Transactions

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I have spent my career helping Buyers and Searchers finance lower middle market M&A Transactions. Let my experience help you get your deal to the closing table!

Having the right banking partner is essential to your success.

  • Ranked in the top 1% of most active SBA 7(a) lenders in 2023 (by lending volume) by the U.S. Small Business Administration
  • Funded over 1,000 loans for over $1 billion, helping SBA borrowers nationwide (Funding dates Jan 1, 2020 to Feb 22, 2024)
  • Ranked a top 5 lender for SBA franchise lending (by loan count in 2023) by Lumos Data
  • First Bank of the Lake Named ICBA's Top Commercial Lender, (assets ranging from $300 million to $1 billion - July 2024)
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Bruce Marks

Senior Vice President
SBA M&A
Sales Manager

954.646.5820

bmarks@fblake.bank

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Providing Great Service and Expertise

I have 35 years of business and lending experience which benefits you, the borrower!
  • 10 years focused on M&A lending
  • Certified M&A Advisor
  • Proven track record
  • Over 1,200 SBA transactions closed
  • Closed over $275,000,000 in Enterprise Value over the last 7 years
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Helping Buyers and Searchers Finance M&A Transactions

Lending decisions are driven by me, and our Executive Loan Committee. The approval process is all about YOU and how we help get YOUR deal to the closing table! As experts in Seachfund and M&A Transactions, we offer:

  • True Cash Flow Lending

  • Expert Advice & Support Regarding the Process

  • Speed to Close

  • A Proven Success Rate

  • Experienced Acquisition Team

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From start to finish, I'm here to guide you through each transaction.

You'll have the support of a nationwide preferred lender with an experienced underwriting and closing team. We’re ready to guide your clients through each transaction.
  • Deal Dynamics
  • Due Diligence Process
  • Industry Insights

Bruce's Background 

Mr. Marks earned a B.S. Degree in finance from Salem State College in Massachusetts and an M.B.A. Degree in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. Bruce also earned the designation of Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) and successfully completed the business valuation training through NACVA. He owned and operated a small business consulting firm for 13 years, eventually selling this business and returning to the banking business.

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