
28 January 2025 | 14 replies
There are also 'mezz' lenders (typically for larger transactions) who will cover up to 90% CLTV and require you to bring the remaining equity to the deal, and additionally there is Gap Funding in the form of unsecured personal debt.The latter can potentially be the most expensive option, but allows for true 100% financing as there are no restrictions for how to use these funds, as they are unsecured, and generally obtained through personal credit, income etc (since there is no collateral for obtaining these funds).

19 January 2025 | 5 replies
Ask for a line of credit.

27 January 2025 | 7 replies
Here are some general guidelines: Lien Position1st Position LienEquityMinimum Down Payment of 20-25% (a 30% equity to sale price is preferred)Down Payment made in certified funds and not borrowedMaximum Funding of 70% ITV (Investment to Value)SeasoningMinimum of two monthly payments already made12 months or more preferredPayer CreditCredit Score of 650 or higherNo major derogatory trade lines (No 90-180+ days delinquent, foreclosure, repossession, bankruptcy, etc.)No decline in credit since purchase of businessTermsPrefer 60 months or lessMaximum of 72 monthsNo Balloon Payment preferredCash FlowBusiness has positive cash flow1.25 debt service coverage ratio preferred.DocumentationPersonal guarantee from a creditworthy individualStandard documents including Note, Security Agreement, and UCC-1 filing.Tax Returns on the business that substantiate profit and loss statements.OtherPayment history current and verifiablePayer Interview indicating buyer is satisfied with business and comfortable making paymentsMotivation for selling the note is not a result of a deteriorating businessConsideration of high risk businesses or geographic areasIn these situations, sometimes a partial is a better option.

12 February 2025 | 75 replies
I would say the average when you’re starting out is 30-60 days to get your first check or wire transfer.DO I NEED CREDIT, AN AGENT, OR A MORTGAGE COMPANY TO WHOLESALE?

20 January 2025 | 19 replies
Almost always it is in the customers favor to exaggerate or make false accusations against a business they are trying to slander vs the business which has much more to lose.

20 January 2025 | 7 replies
This could give me an option as a house flip if the numbers don't work out in my favor for positive cash flow.Target Returns:Given the higher risk, what cash-on-cash return or annualized return should I be aiming for?

9 February 2025 | 36 replies
They started having a guy from a company called Pathways come to these events and get people to put 40k on 4 or 5 credit cards which put them in massive debt and wrecked their credit because of this dishonesty as well as other things said in the three days.2.

22 January 2025 | 4 replies
THe lender is a credit union and it is a conventional low rate loan.

22 January 2025 | 22 replies
If you are looking for cash flow and you are coming in cash, things will work in your favor.

18 January 2025 | 9 replies
We have about 1/3 to 1/2 of a down saved at the moment, have a 755 Credit score, and are feeling good.