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[Buying Financing & Negotiation](https://servicehub.prime100businessbrokers.com/knowledge-base/buying-financing-negotiation?hsLang=en-us) # What should I know about SBA 7(a) loans and other financing programs? ## Understanding SBA 7(a) and financing options Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) loans are a common way to finance business acquisitions. They offer loan amounts up to $5 million with repayment terms up to 25 years and competitive interest rateshttps://www.nerdwallet.com/business/loans/learn/sba-business-acquisition-loan#:~:text=SBA%207,might%20prefer%20an%20SBA%20loan. The SBA guarantees a portion of the loan—85% for loans up to $150,000 and 75% for larger loans—encouraging lenders to fund small business purchaseshttps://www.nerdwallet.com/business/loans/learn/sba-business-acquisition-loan#:~:text=SBA%207,might%20prefer%20an%20SBA%20loan. To qualify, borrowers must have good credit, operate a for‑profit business in the United States and often contribute at least 10% equity for a change of ownershiphttps://www.nerdwallet.com/business/loans/learn/sba-business-acquisition-loan#:~:text=Who%20can%20use%20an%20SBA,loan%20to%20buy%20a%20business. Lenders also evaluate business cash flow, experience and collateral. Other financing options include seller financing, conventional bank loans, friends and family, investors and combinations of thesehttps://kewlegal.com/how-to-buy-an-existing-business/#:~:text=SBA%20Loans. Each option has different down‑payment, interest and collateral requirements; blending multiple sources can make deals more feasiblehttps://kewlegal.com/how-to-buy-an-existing-business/#:~:text=Combining%20Funding%20Sources. Prime 100 helps buyers explore financing options, prepare loan packages and connect with lenders experienced in business acquisitions. 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