Potential problems that Business Sellers Encounter when Seller Financing

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11 Important Points You Need To Know When Buying A Business - By Scot Cockroft

Financing a business purchase is often a hard task for potential business buyers. If you are thinking about selling your business in today’s market, seller financing will definitely make your business more appealing to potential investors and buyers. But just like any deal, there are issues that sellers will likely encounter in seller financing.

The Down Payment

If you are thinking about selling your business, then it is crucial that you are aware of the competition in the market. A lot of sellers don’t know the statistics that there are thousands of businesses today that are given up for sale anytime. With the rise of modern technology and the Internet, most buyers today review their choices online before they come up with a decision. Therefore, it is crucial to note what a certain buyer can locate in the competitive market.

Today, it is common for buyers to end up with a 20 percent down payment. If you are considering seller financing, try to be conservative with your down payment. In most cases, it is common to have one times on annually earnings to 50 percent of the total purchase price. If you are still confused about deciding on the figures, sit down with a business broker while discovering this number.

The Interest Rates

When it comes to seller financing, the interest rate can be a number that both parties have agreed to. However, a good perspective that you need to remember when it comes to interest rates is to remember that you are neither a bank nor a financial institution. Based on the Wall Street Prime, interest rates for seller financing should be around 5% to 10%. There are sellers who still want to do the more traditional bank approach when it comes to interest rates.

Term of the Note

This also refers to the length of time a buyer has to pay off the loan. There are a number of ways for you to determine the term of the note. When selling a business, both parties want their money to be reinvested back into a growing company rather than taking it out and weakening its ability to pay. If you want to have win-win situation, it is recommended that you have the loan amortized for ten years.

Payments

Depending on the kind of business you own, it could be necessary for you to offer varied pay schedules to account business specific variables. For instance, if you have a seasonal company such as an HVAC firm, it would be reasonable to have higher due payments in the summer than in winter. Allow the buyer to get into their feet before making the payments. Give them at most three months before their first payment is due. This can help the new owner ‘settle in’ and work with the added expenses incurred after the purchase.

These are just some of the issues that you will encounter in seller financing. It would be wise to find a business broker to help you land in a more profitable deal.

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Scot Cockroft is the owner and president of Huntington Business Group Inc. a VR Business Sales firm in Dallas (www.vrbigd.com). Huntington Business Group was named #1 Business Broker in America in 2010 with Scot Being named "Deal Maker of the Year" by the Dallas Business Journal. Huntington Business Group, located in the heart of the DFW Metroplex, serves the entire Dallas-Fort Worth Metro area as well as North and West Texas. The company specializes in Business Brokerage, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Valuation and Consulting services focusing on small businesses and mid-market companies . In 2007, Scot was named the Most Valuable Intermediary in the World. This is considered the most prestigious award within the industry. Scotâ€™s passion to serve business owners is unparalleled. He consistently provides clients with creative and innovative methods to market and sell their businesses. In fact, some of these methods for marketing and business presentation have changed the way businesses go to market. He is committed to a â€œdifferentâ€ type of business brokerage firm, one that is NOT about a sales pitch but, rather, results! In short, a business brokerage firm that is committed to performance-based compensation. Scot believes in these principles as well as a candid honesty with clients. His candid style often takes buyers and sellers by surprise, but is often what assures successful connections between the two. As the leader of Huntington Business Group in Dallas, Scot believes that each and every client deserves seasoned business professionals who provide the personal attention of a local office while also offering the resources of a world-wide organization. In addition to overseeing the recruiting, training, and mentoring of VR agents to assure their effectiveness, integrity, and ultimate success, Scot also serves on the board of several nonprofit organizations including Heritage Christian Academy.
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