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When securing financing for a business acquisition, lenders evaluate several critical factors that can shape the terms of the loan. These include collateral requirements, your debt service coverage ratio (DSCR), and down payment expectations. Lenders also look at borrower credit and experience, as well as industry expertise to assess the viability of the business. The loan structure is important, with options like SBA loans, Parri Passu loans, and USDA loans for rural acquisitions offering different benefits. Additionally, lenders factor in geographical preferences, approval times, and loan covenants. In some cases, you may even explore airball (uncollateralized) loans where tangible assets aren't a key factor.
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With a Clearly Verified account, you can instill confidence in other users, brokers and sellers that you are, who you say you are, when you "verify" your identify. This is the key to instilling confidence in the users on the platform, gaining traction and getting instant access to financials, supporting data and insight to quickly move to making an offer or moving on. This will save you months of wasted time and expedite the closing of a sale.
Using financial technology the Clearly Acquired Platform safely and securely verifies your finances, to help sellers understand your closing capability and help lenders expedite your financing. Additionally, the buy-side deal room will help you get your documentation in order, to prepare you for the debt and equity financing you will need to close your acquisition.
The Clearly Acquired team is here to support you on your business acquisition or business sale journey. That said, the platform is designed to connect you with a community of users, who are identify verified, which include: investors, lenders, advisors, brokers, consultants, and other buyers who are looking for partners.
The Deal Hub is the central repository for all transaction-related activities on our business acquisition platform. It serves as a secure and organized space where buyers and sellers can access critical information and manage the entire acquisition process efficiently. The Deal Hub is divided into two main components: the Data Room and the Deal Rooms.
Data Room: The Data Room is a secure, virtual storage space where sellers can upload and share essential documents related to their business. This includes financial statements, legal contracts, operational reports, and other due diligence materials. Buyers can access these documents to conduct thorough evaluations and make informed decisions. The Data Room ensures that all sensitive information is protected and only accessible to authorized parties.
Deal Rooms: The Deal Rooms are dedicated spaces for each business listing where buyers and sellers can collaborate and negotiate terms. Each Deal Room is equipped with tools for real-time communication, document sharing, and tracking the progress of the deal. This streamlined environment facilitates transparent and efficient interactions, helping to expedite the acquisition process and ensuring that both parties are aligned at every stage.
The Deal Hub's comprehensive and secure infrastructure simplifies the complexities of business acquisitions, providing a seamless experience for all users involved.
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