Self Funded Search, 3M EBITDA SBA + Debt Financing

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by a searcher from The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business
in West Palm Beach, FL, USA

11mos ago

Self Funded Search, 3M EBITDA SBA + Debt Financing

Seeking advice from self funded searchers and how they debt financed their transaction after maxing their SBA loan. Any leads would be great as well, thank you!

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reply by a lender 11mos ago
from Eastern Illinois University in 900 E Diehl Rd, Naperville, IL 60563, USA

I would be happy to have a call to discuss options. You can use conventional, non-bank financing options, and if the next deal is in a different NAICS code from your existing transaction, you might be able to qualify for additional SBA financing. You can reach me here or directly at redacted

reply by a searcher 11mos ago
from University of North Dakota in Loveland, CO, USA

You'll more than likely have to go with an SBIC unless you can get really creative with a seller note and/or your/investor inject. Or if the multiple is 2.5x or less.