The Basics of Business Acquisition Financing: Lindsay Denton
What's Your Deal? | Buying Businesses, Business Acquisitions, Investing & Exit Strategies
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Show Notes
In this episode of What's Your Deal?, Matt sits down with Lindsay Denton, a seasoned transaction director, to break down the basics of successfully financing a business acquisition.
Lindsay dives into the details of navigating SBA loans, choosing the right lender, and preparing your financial landscape to secure funding. She also shares real-life examples of unexpected financing roadblocks — and how to overcome them.
Whether you're buying your first business or scaling your portfolio, this episode offers practical insights to ensure your deal gets to the finish line.
Timestamps[00:00] Welcome & Introduction
[01:02] Financing Real Estate vs. Businesses
[02:10] Uncovering buyer "baggage" before lenders do
[02:57] Choosing the right lender
[04:44] The different types of SBA lenders
[05:26] What makes one lender better than another
[07:33] Why PLP lenders
[12:30] Mistakes to avoid when preparing for financing
[16:10] Why transparency with lenders is crucial
[20:15] The difference between a Transaction Director and a Loan Broker
[26:30] Real-life deal challenges
[28:06] Lindsay's most challenging transaction
[35:52] Who made a difference in Lindsay's career journey
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