Can anyone share insights on typical seller note terms?

by a searcher from Stanford University - Graduate School of Business

11 months ago

Can anyone share insights on typical seller note terms, including the percentage of the purchase price, term/amortization, and interest rates? We would like to ensure that we're within a reasonable and fair range based on market trends.

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searcher from The University of Texas at Austin - Red McCombs School of Business

following.

4 months ago | like reply | 0 likes

lender from University of San Diego

What we recommend is a 10 year note and amortization with a balloon at year 5 and a rate equal to the going SBA rate.

7 months ago | like reply | 2 likes

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