Our federal government is currently funded through September 30th. Unless our elected officials approve a new budget before this date, the government will shut down. The most recent shut down lasted 35 days between 12/22/18 and 1/25/19. M & A Advisors and Business Brokers need to be proactive about buyer financing activities when a potential...
Cash and Personal Assets as Equity Cash from savings is king in equity injections, but other sources can also be used. Assets that can be readily converted to cash, like stocks and bonds, are acceptable. A borrower can take out a separate, personal loan for the equity injection as long as “repayment [can be] demonstrated...
Many prospective business buyers look to the Small Business Administration for business acquisition loans. The SBA loan is the most commonly used business acquisition loan available today. SBA loans were created to be borrower-friendly for business acquisitions. In comparison to conventional loans, SBA loans: 7(a) Have longer repayment terms with no prepayment penalties More repayment...
Qualifying for SBA lending is no easy task, and there are some elements of your application that lenders will always review with a critical eye when determining your eligibility. These elements are referred to as the ‘5 C’s.’ Save yourself time and frustration by making sure you’re a well-qualified candidate in these five areas before...
