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Business Purchase Funding Estimator
See the full cash a business purchase really needs, the part a lender will likely fund, and the gap most buyers miss, before you make an offer.
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Your deal snapshot
The gap is the part beyond what a bank will lend against the business earnings and your security. It is what we structure and close for you, through the right lender, vendor finance, a working capital facility, or additional security. Book a time with us for a free, confidential assessment and we will map your exact position and the plan to fund it.
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What makes up the total
How the funding comes together
The bank figure is the lower of what the earnings can service and what the security in the deal supports. More goodwill means less security to lend against, which is why it widens the gap even when the earnings are strong. The real number depends on the lender, the business, and your profile, which is what we confirm with you.
What we would check next
- Whether the goodwill level is fundable for this type of business
- Whether the business earnings support the debt with a serviceability buffer
- Whether vendor finance would help bridge the gap
- Whether the working capital needs its own facility
- Which lenders are realistic before you sign
Get this checked before you sign heads of agreement. Bring the business financials, the asking price and your deposit position, and we will map what a lender is likely to support.
Book a meetingIndicative estimate only, based on typical lender settings. Not a credit quote, approval or advice, and duty figures are general, so confirm with your accountant and RevenueWA. Your actual position depends on the lender and how the deal is structured.
Why a business costs more than its price
Most buyers plan for the purchase price and a deposit. The cash that catches them out sits in the gaps. It is the working capital to run the business from day one, the WA transfer duty on the goodwill and assets, the due diligence and legal costs, and the part of the purchase a bank will not lend against. Two things drive what a bank will lend. One is what the business earns. The other is how much of the price is goodwill rather than tangible assets. Move either and you can watch the gap open or close.
This estimate gives you the shape of a deal. The exact position depends on the lender, the security available, and how the purchase is structured, which is the work we do with you. For how lenders actually assess a business purchase, read our acquisition finance guide.