How do I finance buying a business?
Acquisition finance is more complex than a standard business loan. How you structure it matters as much as the rate. Seven Hills Capital Group has access to specialist acquisition lenders who understand business purchase transactions.
To finance buying a business, you typically use a combination of Acquisition Finance, Business Term Loans, Mezzanine Finance, and vendor finance. Getting the right split between debt and equity is critical. A specialist broker like Seven Hills Capital Group reviews the target business's financials and structures a deal that works for both the buyer and the target business's cash flow.
What we can do for you
Review the target business's financials and identify the most appropriate funding structure.
Search specialist acquisition finance lenders alongside high street banks.
Assess whether vendor finance, earn-outs or staged payments can bridge any gap.
Identify whether assets in the target business can support asset-based lending.
Guide you through the process from initial offer to completion.
Finance options that could help
Acquisition Finance
Specialist loans structured around the target business's cash flow and assets.
Business Term Loans
Standard term loans can work for smaller acquisitions with strong acquirer credentials.
Mezzanine Finance
Fills the gap between senior debt and equity for larger acquisition transactions.
Commercial Mortgages
If the target business includes property, a commercial mortgage may form part of the structure.
All finance is subject to status and individual lender criteria. Seven Hills Capital Group will always give you an honest assessment of the funding structure that is most likely to work for your acquisition.
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