Using borrowed money allows you to acquire a larger asset while keeping more of your own equity.
Sum up your available cash and maximum borrowing capacity.
Here is a comprehensive guide on how to structure your capital raise. 💰 1. Leverage Personal Equity
You pay the seller back over time using the business’s own cash flow.
Best for buyers with strong banking relationships, high credit scores, and hard collateral (like real estate or heavy equipment).
💡 Lenders do not lend on potential; they lend on historical cash flow and collateral. Ensure your target business can comfortably service the debt you plan to take on.
The seller holds a promissory note for a portion of the purchase price (usually 10% to 30%).
Using a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) or refinancing.