SBA 7(a) and 504 Business Acquisition Loan Packaging and Placement
SBA acquisitions do not fail because the buyer lacks ambition. They fail because the file is messy, the structure is misfit, and the lender cannot get to a clean credit decision fast enough. We package SBA 7(a) and 504 acquisition financings into a lender-ready submission, coordinate lender selection, manage diligence, and support closing. If you want context first, read How To Fund A Small Business Acquisition
and our SBA overview at Government-Backed SBA 7(a) and 504 Loans.
You bring a signed LOI or purchase agreement and real numbers. We bring structure discipline, lender-grade documentation, and a controlled workflow that keeps the deal moving. Scope covers eligibility screening, cash flow and addback logic, equity injection planning, collateral and guaranty positioning, and a submission package that is built for approval and closing. For market context on SBA lending activity, see the
SBA 7(a) and 504 activity reports (FY2025 year end).
Scope of Services
Deal and Eligibility Screen
- LOI or APA review, purchase price breakdown, timeline mapping
- SBA fit test: borrower profile, industry, ownership, and use of proceeds logic
- Structure selection: 7(a) versus 504 versus non-SBA fallback paths
- Red flag cleanup plan before the lender wastes time
Underwriting and Cash Flow Story
- Historical financials review and normalization notes
- Addbacks and coverage logic positioned for lender review
- Working capital needs, capex, and transition costs mapped into sources and uses
- Downside checks so the structure survives lender scrutiny
Lender-Ready Package
- Executive memo built for credit committees and SBA teams
- Sources and uses schedule with clear closing cash requirement
- Data room structure, document checklist, and version control
- Integration and operating plan section that is realistic, not marketing
Placement and Closing Support
- Lender matching by deal type, speed, and underwriting appetite
- Q&A management, follow-ups, and timeline discipline
- Term sheet comparison and decision support
- Closing coordination with lender, counsel, and third parties
What We Structure for SBA Acquisitions
- SBA 7(a) acquisition loans where the purchase includes goodwill and working capital needs
- SBA 504 structures where fixed assets and owner-occupied real estate are central to the deal
- Seller note positioning that supports approval and closes cleanly
- Equity injection planning, including timing and evidence requirements
- Collateral and guaranty narrative that matches lender policy
- Backup plans when SBA is not the right tool for the timeline or sponsor profile
If SBA is not a fit, we can pivot into non-SBA capital. See Non-SBA Business Acquisition Loans
, Bridge Loans for Business Acquisitions
,
and Equity Gap and Deal Funding.
Eligibility and Dossier
Best Fit
- Signed LOI or APA with a defined close date and purchase price breakdown
- Target has credible historical financials and bankable operations
- Buyer has a clear equity injection plan and can document funds
- Buyer can support guarantees and post-close reporting expectations
Core Dossier
- LOI or APA, broker package, CIM if available, and seller terms
- Target financials, interim statements, and customer or revenue concentration notes
- Sources and uses draft, including any seller note and working capital needs
- Buyer resume, ownership structure, and management plan
- Equity evidence and bank statements where required for verification
If you need to document capacity to close, see Proof Of Funds For Business Purchase.
If your lender requires supplemental credit support, see SBA Loan Guarantor Services
and Business Acquisition Loan Guarantees.
Process
1
Intake
Mandate signed. We review the LOI or APA, confirm timeline, and run an SBA fit screen. If SBA is misfit, we recommend the correct path early instead of burning weeks.
2
Underwrite and Build the File
We build the memo, sources and uses, and the lender-ready exhibit set. The data room is structured to match how SBA lenders actually diligence a deal.
3
Lender Matching and Submission
We select lenders based on appetite and execution speed, then submit a complete package. No partial stories, no missing exhibits, no avoidable confusion.
4
Term Sheets and Diligence
We manage Q&A, follow-ups, and diligence requests tied to a timetable. We support term selection based on close probability, conditions, and post-close constraints.
5
Closing Support
We coordinate closing items with lender and counsel, keep conditions from drifting, and support funding logistics through close.
Pricing Guidance
- Packaging and placement retainer from USD 19,500, based on timeline and file completeness
- Larger or time-critical transactions are priced based on diligence load and lender outreach scope
- Any closing fee is agreed in writing in the engagement letter
- Third-party costs may include legal drafting, lien searches, appraisals, and background checks
The fastest approvals happen when the file is clean, the equity plan is real, and the buyer can operate under lender reporting.
Request SBA Acquisition Loan Packaging
Share your LOI or APA, target financials, equity injection plan, and close date. We respond with fit, next steps, and a clear packaging scope.
Include purchase price, seller terms, addback notes if you have them, and any lender conversations to date. We act as advisor and arranger. Where regulated execution is required, we coordinate through appropriately licensed lenders and counterparties.
SBA and lender note: eligibility, structures, and approvals depend on lender policy, SBA rules, credit committee decisions, collateral and guaranty requirements, and complete diligence. We do not guarantee approval, terms, or closing.
Financely acts as advisor and arranger. We are not a bank, not a lender, and not affiliated with the U.S. Small Business Administration. We do not take deposits. Outcomes depend on lender approvals, SBA eligibility determinations, diligence results, legal documentation, and counterparty performance. Nothing here is legal, tax, or accounting advice and nothing is a guarantee of funding or closing.