How Do I do It? How Do I Get a Bridge Loan for the Seller when the Business Is Under Contract for Sale?
One of the most common challenges during a business sale is that owners become focused on the transaction itself rather than the day-to-day operation of the business. As a result, sales activity may slow, receivables can stretch, inventory purchases get delayed, and working capital becomes tighter. Ironically, this often happens when the business needs to […]
“How in the Heck Do I Do This?” Arranging a $3.4 Million SBA Acquisition Loan with Effectively Zero Cash Down Payment — With Seller Retained Equity
This was one of those transactions where almost everybody involved initially said: “This structure is never going to work.” The buyer already owned a successful light manufacturing company with strong industry experience, operational infrastructure, and positive cash flow. The target company was another profitable manufacturing and installation business with: Strong earnings Long-term customer relationships Significant […]