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Acquisition Credit

Business Acquisition Line of Credit (Pre-Approved)

Live Oak / Huntington acquisition LOC before the LOI — close in 30 days.

Overview

Live Oak Bank, Huntington, and top SBA lenders pre-approve qualified acquirers for a target loan amount and industry before a target is identified. Walk into LOI negotiations with proof-of-funds — sellers accept 5–10% below asking for certainty of close. Cuts SBA close time from 90+ to 30–45 days. Requires personal financial statement, industry experience, and initial credit review upfront.

Best fit
Search-fund operatorsSerial acquirersIndustry-experienced buyers
Estimated impact
5–10% purchase price discount + 60 days faster close

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