Matthew Dolsky is a Senior Vice President at Byline Bank, one of the most active and well-regarded SBA lenders in the small business acquisition market. Matthew has structured hundreds of SBA 7(a) loans for self-funded search transactions, giving him unmatched visibility into what makes a deal financeable — and what kills loan approval before it starts.

At SMBash 2026, Matthew breaks down the lending landscape for searchers and operators navigating debt financing. He covers SBA loan structures, what banks need to see in your deal, and the specific financial metrics and documentation that separate approved transactions from declined ones. If debt is part of your acquisition strategy, this session will sharpen your approach before you ever walk into a lender's office.