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by a professional from Columbia University - Columbia Business School
in Tampa, FL, USA

1yr ago

Pre-LOI Lender Conversations | SBA + Conventional Structure

Helping the seller of a Florida-based window and door company generating $2.3M in TTM EBITDA on $8.5M in revenue. Minimal debt, strong cash flow, and a subcontractor-driven model built for scale. We’re looking to pre-arrange lender interest for a parri passu structure (SBA 7(a) + conventional) ahead of marketing the business—targeting a $5–7M transaction. If you're a lender experienced with split-lien or blended-capital structures and open to working proactively to support a future buyer, I’d welcome the conversation. CIM available.

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reply by a lender 1yr ago
in Falmouth, MA, USA

^redacted‌ Feel free to reach out at redacted Fewer than 10 SBA lenders in the country truly understand pari passu lending. The structure depends not just on the deal but also on the buyer. Happy to have a conversation and set clear, realistic expectations.

reply by a lender 1yr ago
from California State University, Sacramento in Seattle, WA, USA

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