Welcome back to The BDO Show—where term sheets are the promise rings of SBA lending: full of commitment until a better offer comes along.
📝 Ever sent out a term sheet just to never hear back? Or worse—watch it get used as leverage for a better deal? In this episode, we’re tackling the real term sheet acceptance rates, how to spot a shopper, and what to do when your deal is getting passed around like a free sample at Costco.
Join Emily Detor, Sterling Birdsong, and Ryan Kroge as they break down:
🔥 The truth about term sheet acceptance rates (and why yours might be lower than you think)
🏦 How to tell if your borrower is serious—or just using you for negotiation ammo
💡 When to walk away vs. when to sharpen your pencil
📉 Why undercutting rates isn’t a real strategy (and what to do instead)
🛑 The mistakes BDOs make that lead to ghosted term sheets and wasted time
If you’ve ever felt like a borrower’s backup plan, this episode is for you.
What’s your worst term sheet ghosting story? Drop it in the comments or email us at TheBDOShow@ArtofSBA.com.
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🎙This episode is sponsored by:
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