Documents Needed for a Business Acquisition Loan

Business Acquisition

Documents Needed for a Business Acquisition Loan

Lenders move fast when you give them a complete story: what you are buying, what it earns, what changes post-close, and how the debt is repaid. Missing documents do not just slow the process, they change risk perception.

For context on financing routes, review: SMB acquisition finance and our overview of small business acquisitions.

1) Deal Documents

2) Target Company Financial Package

Core financials

  • Historical financial statements and tax filings
  • Interim statements and trailing performance support
  • Bank statements that reconcile to revenue reality
  • Schedule of debt and any liens

Operating proof

  • Customer concentration and top contracts
  • Supplier list and key dependencies
  • Payroll summary and headcount plan
  • KPIs that match the business model

3) Buyer Profile and Post-Close Plan

A lender is underwriting the business and the buyer. That means your experience, liquidity, and execution plan matter. If the plan relies on a gap tranche, seller carry, or other structural support, state it clearly.

If you are dealing with an equity shortfall, read: gap funding for a business acquisition.

4) Compliance and KYC

Expectation: KYC is not optional. If owners, UBOs, or funds sources are unclear, the file slows or dies.

Keep it simple: corporate documents, ownership, IDs, proof of address, and a credible source of funds narrative for equity.

5) Our Offer

Financely builds lender-ready acquisition packages and runs lender outreach and term sheet workflow through closing. If you want a structured process with measurable outputs, review: Lender Introduction and Term Sheet Auction Management.

Request Indicative Terms

Share your LOI or purchase agreement, target financials, and a short buyer profile. We will revert with likely structures and a clean diligence checklist. For process expectations, see How It Works.

This page is for general information only and does not constitute legal, tax, investment, or regulatory advice. Financely is not a bank and does not custody client funds. All outcomes are subject to diligence, compliance screening including KYC, AML, and sanctions, lender approvals, and definitive documentation.