Partner Buyout Financing
Sunbelt Business Brokers recommends Diamond Financial Services to assist business owners with partner buyout financing and ownership transition solutions.
Diamond Financial structures financing solutions to help facilitate partner buyouts while preserving working capital and supporting ongoing business stability.
Ownership & Transaction Review
Diamond Financial reviews the business structure, ownership details, and transaction goals to determine the most effective financing approach for the partner buyout or internal transition.
Customized Financing Structure
Using SBA and other business financing programs, Diamond Financial structures the transaction to support the buyout while maintaining healthy cash flow and minimizing disruption to operations.
Smooth Closing Process
Diamond Financial coordinates with lenders and stakeholders throughout the process to help ensure an efficient, well-managed closing and a successful ownership transition for Sunbelt clients.
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Why buyers choose Diamond Financial
Funded in SBA transactions
Closing rate on commitments
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Nationwide lending
Partner buyout financing may be used for:
- Buying out a retiring or departing partner
- Consolidating ownership among remaining partners
- Ownership succession planning
- Redeeming shares or membership interests
- Structuring internal ownership transitions
Frequently asked questions
How is a franchise resale different from a new franchise unit?
A resale is an existing, operating franchise location with historical financials, customers, and trained employees. Lenders can underwrite to real cash flow rather than projections, which often makes resales easier to finance than brand-new units.
What can SBA franchise financing be used for?
Franchise purchases are commonly financed through SBA-backed loan programs and may be used for franchise transfer fees, equipment, inventory, working capital, leasehold improvements and build-outs, and multi-unit or expansion opportunities.
Do I need franchisor approval before applying?
You’ll ultimately need brand approval to complete the transfer, but you don’t need it to start the financing conversation. We often work in parallel with the franchisor’s approval process to keep your timeline tight.
How much do I need to put down?
Most SBA franchise resale loans require 10%–25% down. Seller financing or rollover equity can sometimes count toward your contribution, lowering your out-of-pocket cash.
Get Started
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