Acquisition capital

Most buyers close on 10% down. We build the capital stack.

Freedom Business Group works with SBA preferred lenders and Kern County community banks to pre-qualify buyers before an offer goes out — so sellers see funded offers, not maybes.

Deal funding calculator

Model the stack, monthly debt service and coverage ratio. Lenders want 1.25x or better.

Capital stack

Buyer equity$95,000
Seller note$95,000
Bank / SBA$760,000

Monthly debt service

$12,092

Cash required at close
$95,000
Annual debt service
$145,100
Debt service coverage
1.96x
Owner earnings after debt
$139,900

Estimates only. Seller note modeled at 6% over 5 years. Actual terms depend on lender underwriting, collateral and buyer experience.

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Ways buyers fund a Kern County acquisition

Most common

SBA 7(a) acquisition loan

Up to $5M, 10-year amortization, typically 10% buyer equity. The workhorse of Main Street acquisitions.

10% down10-yr termPrime + 2.75%

Deal glue

Seller financing

Owner carries a note for part of the price. Aligns incentives, bridges valuation gaps, and often counts toward SBA equity.

10–25% of price3–7 yr noteStandby allowed

Property deals

SBA 504 / real estate

For acquisitions that include the building. Longer amortization on the real property portion lowers total debt service.

Up to 25 yrFixed rateRE included

Speed

Conventional & local bank

Kern County community lenders can move faster than SBA when the buyer has collateral or industry experience.

20–30% down5–7 yr termFast close

Working capital

Post-close capital line

A revolver or equipment line stacked on top of the acquisition loan so day one isn't cash-tight.

RevolvingEquipmentAR lines

Structured

Earnouts & equity rollover

Performance-based consideration or a retained seller stake for larger, growth-stage transactions.

PerformanceRolloverPreferred

What lenders ask for

  • Three years of business tax returns and interim P&L
  • Buyer resume showing relevant management or industry experience
  • Personal financial statement and 10% liquid injection
  • Credit score generally 680+ with no recent defaults
  • Business cash flow covering debt service at 1.25x or better
  • Assignable lease or real estate under contract

Get pre-qualified before you offer

We introduce you to SBA preferred lenders active in Kern County, California, package your file, and deliver a pre-qualification letter that makes your offer credible. No cost to buyers.

(661) 555-0142

deals@freedombusinessgroup.com

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