{"id":21070,"date":"2022-12-30T09:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-30T09:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/?post_type=blog&p=21070"},"modified":"2024-01-24T15:23:19","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T15:23:19","slug":"how-to-use-vendor-financing-to-buy-a-business","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/blog\/how-to-use-vendor-financing-to-buy-a-business\/","title":{"rendered":"How to use vendor financing to buy a business"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
Many small business buyers need to assemble financing from a variety of sources to complete the acquisition. Vendor financing, which is also called vendor take-back or VTB, is where the seller of the business agrees to take part of the sale price through a series of payments with interest. The seller is essentially extending debt to the buyer, where the debt is often secured against the assets of the business.<\/span><\/p> When the deal closes, the seller will receive the purchase price minus the borrowed amount. Usually, this debt to the seller ranks below other debt that you might owe to a bank or other lending institution \u2014 a risk that the seller must understand and accept.<\/span><\/p> If you want to use vendor financing to buy a business, you should let your business broker, the seller, and any other parties involved in the deal know as early in the process as possible. This way, the seller is not surprised later on, and you can work towards agreeing on several key points, including:<\/span><\/p> There are a few key details you will want to agree on with the seller over the term of the loan, such as:<\/span><\/p> All of these terms and conditions can be included in the final agreement that you will both sign.<\/span><\/p> A vendor take-back loan is often used to finance a business purchase, and a vendor take-back mortgage is structured much the same way, but for real estate. Both are created when the seller agrees to be paid partly in cash and partly in the form of debt from the buyer. The buyer and seller are free to work out a payment plan and interest rate that works for both parties. Indeed, the line between a VTB loan and mortgage may be blurred when a buyer purchases a business that owns its own premises. The VTB concept is a great way to make deals that might otherwise be difficult to close using third-party financing from a bank or other lender.<\/span><\/p> The most immediate benefit of a vendor take-back or VTB is it can help close the financing gap between the selling price of the business and the buyer\u2019s ability to access equity and conventional debt financing. But there are many less obvious and just as important benefits, such as:<\/span><\/p> When a buyer and seller strike a VTB deal, it is really a partnership. Both parties want the new business owner to be successful. That means the terms of the deal can be more flexible and often more favourable than borrowing from the local bank or credit union.\u00a0<\/span><\/p> If you want to buy a business that owns a factory full of equipment, a bank might be happy to take that equipment as security for a loan. But if you want to buy a business that has assets like brand recognition or intellectual property, you might have a hard time finding a lender who will accept those assets as security. But the seller of the business understands the value of those intangible items, and is effectively accepting them as security when they provide you with vendor financing.<\/span><\/p> When a seller of a business provides a VTB, they are still invested in the business. Often, the value they can provide to the buyer goes beyond the simple operation of the business. They can share valuable knowledge and experience that can\u2019t be captured in a training manual and help you maintain essential relationships with staff, partners, suppliers, industry peers, and other contacts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p> Imagine taking over a new business only to receive a past due-bill or notice of litigation relating to events from before your time. Whether by accident or by design, the seller of the business could have failed to disclose something with present-day financial implications. If that were to happen and there is a VTB in place, you have some added recourse in the matter. For example, you could negotiate a lower repayment amount to offset the unanticipated expense.\u00a0<\/span><\/p> True, some business sellers may prefer an all-cash deal so they can make a clean break from the business. Vendor take-back financing might be a deal-killer for them. But many other sellers are going to like the dynamics of a VTB. For one, it\u2019s going to broaden the potential market of buyers, which could help them realize a higher selling price. It\u2019s going to give them continued cash flow after the sale date \u2014 plus interest. And, for many, the business is a place of emotional investment and point of pride, so the ability to help make sure it continues to thrive will be seen as a positive.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t Written by<\/p>\n Michael David<\/a><\/h3>\n Michael David is a financial writer and former investment advisor. Writing for Capital Group, Dimensional Fund Advisors, Franklin Templeton Investments, HSBC, Invesco, PIMCO, Vanguard, global insurance companies, major banks and others, he has educated professionals, business owners and consumers about strategies for investing, insurance, banking and corporate finance for more than 20 years.<\/p>\n\n Swoop promise<\/strong><\/p>\n At Swoop we want to make it easy for SMEs to understand the sometimes overwhelming world of business finance and insurance. Our goal is simple \u2013 to distill complex topics, unravel jargon, offer transparent and impartial information, and empower businesses to make smart financial decisions with confidence.<\/p>\n Find out more about Swoop\u2019s editorial principles by reading our editorial policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Many small business buyers need to assemble financing from a variety of sources to complete the acquisition. Vendor financing, which is also called vendor take-back or VTB, is where the seller of the business agrees to take part of the sale price through a series of payments with interest. 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What are the benefits of using a VTB?<\/b><\/h2>
Favorable terms of finance<\/b><\/h3>
Opens up opportunities to finance unsecured assets<\/b><\/h3>
Keeps business owner engaged<\/b><\/h3>
Gives added security and recourse for the buyer<\/b><\/h3>
What does this mean for my business acquisition potential?<\/b><\/h2>
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