Overview
A business acquisition loan finances the purchase of an operating business, its assets, or a controlling ownership stake. The lender evaluates the target company's historical earnings, the buyer's industry background, and the deal structure to determine loan size and terms. Many buyers in Temecula use SBA 7(a) acquisition financing because it permits up to 90 percent leverage on transactions under five million dollars, though conventional bank loans and alternative bridge structures also serve buyers who need faster closings or lack the 10 percent equity injection. Millbrook Lending Group reviews your letter of intent, connects you to acquisition financing lenders who match your timeline, and coordinates due diligence so nothing stalls between signed purchase agreement and wire transfer.
Lenders look for buyers who bring management experience in the target industry, a personal credit score above 680, and enough liquidity to cover the down payment plus three months of working capital. If you're acquiring a family-owned winery tasting room along Rancho California Road or a multi-unit auto-repair franchise in Winchester, underwriters want proof that cash flow will service debt from day one. Millbrook Lending Group pre-qualifies your profile before you submit an offer, so sellers in Temecula and Rainbow see you as a financed buyer who can close on schedule.
Buyers deploy acquisition loans to purchase retail storefronts, professional practices, franchise territories, distribution routes, and manufacturing operations. In Temecula's Old Town corridor, we've brokered deals for restaurant turnovers and boutique wine-storage facilities. Funds cover the purchase price, transaction fees, initial inventory restocking, and minor remodeling, giving you a single close instead of layering multiple credit lines.
How it works
Call (951) 228-7087 or visit our office at 41593 Winchester Rd, Temecula, CA 92590 with your letter of intent, three years of target-business tax returns, and a personal financial statement. We'll match you to the best business acquisition loans for your deal size and speed-to-funding requirement, then shepherd documents through underwriting. Most SBA acquisition packages take four to six weeks; bridge loan for business acquisition structures can fund in two weeks when the seller demands a quick close.
For broader financing options across Temecula and Fallbrook, explore our commercial business loans in Temecula hub. If you're buying equipment separately, review our equipment financing page. Need interim cash while due diligence runs? Our business lines of credit and working capital loans keep operations funded. Serving every corridor from French Valley to Wildomar, Millbrook Lending Group brings speed-to-funding that protects your earnest money and your reputation. Visit our service areas page to confirm we cover your target business's location.
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