Many of you have thought about buying and owing a business.
Especially in this economy is the way to go. You can't get laid off and
there will be a steady income to cover all the daily expenses.
When buying a business there is three sources of financing. Banks or financial institutions, Private investors and Sellers. The first two are getting more and more hard to obtain ( especially in this economy). So the best and fastest way to close on a business is Seller financing.The Seller can finance up to 80% as the banks rarely finance more than 60%. Some sellers are even willing to finance with no money down or asset swap. You can't imagine the creativity some buyers and sellers have.The payback terms are also more affordable from seller-based financing. It is not unusual to see lower interest rates and longer payback terms in seller financed business purchase.
The way the Seller financing works is the closing attorney is preparing a note which is signed by the buyer and proper liens are placed on the business and equipment on behalf of the Seller. Of course this is a risky move for the seller as he worry's if the buyer is going to pay off the note. That's why qualifying a buyer is very important form the intermediary representing the Seller and from the Seller himself. Sometimes seller forgets that in his intentions to sell his business but that's really is not the way to go. The Seller should do his due diligence as the buyer does and act like a bank and carefully study the buyer before hand him his most valuable creation.
For more information call Ivan Deal Maker at 813-215-6801 or visit www.ivandealmaker.com
When buying a business there is three sources of financing. Banks or financial institutions, Private investors and Sellers. The first two are getting more and more hard to obtain ( especially in this economy). So the best and fastest way to close on a business is Seller financing.The Seller can finance up to 80% as the banks rarely finance more than 60%. Some sellers are even willing to finance with no money down or asset swap. You can't imagine the creativity some buyers and sellers have.The payback terms are also more affordable from seller-based financing. It is not unusual to see lower interest rates and longer payback terms in seller financed business purchase.
The way the Seller financing works is the closing attorney is preparing a note which is signed by the buyer and proper liens are placed on the business and equipment on behalf of the Seller. Of course this is a risky move for the seller as he worry's if the buyer is going to pay off the note. That's why qualifying a buyer is very important form the intermediary representing the Seller and from the Seller himself. Sometimes seller forgets that in his intentions to sell his business but that's really is not the way to go. The Seller should do his due diligence as the buyer does and act like a bank and carefully study the buyer before hand him his most valuable creation.
For more information call Ivan Deal Maker at 813-215-6801 or visit www.ivandealmaker.com