Acquisition Financing

What is acquisition financing?

Acquisition financing is funding used to buy an existing business, or a significant stake in one. It can help cover the purchase price and, depending on the deal, related needs such as working capital for the combined company after closing.

Acquisitions involve more moving parts than most financing requests: the purchase agreement, the target company's financial performance, the buyer's own track record, and how the deal is structured. Funding sources typically look at the combined picture, which is why preparation and structure matter.

Common uses

• Acquiring a competitor to grow market share
• Buying a complementary business, supplier, or distributor
• Purchasing a partner's ownership stake
• Entering a new market through an established business
• Consolidating smaller operators in your industry

How Enthrone helps

Approaching lenders one at a time is slow and uneven, especially for a transaction with this many details. Enthrone works with you to shape the request so it lands well with the right funding sources, evaluates structures across its lender network, and gives you options you can compare on cost, speed, and terms.

For larger deals, Enthrone can support commercial transactions up to $50 million, depending on the program, the use of funds, and underwriting.

Who it may fit

Acquisition financing is typically a fit for established owners and operators with a defined target and a clear plan for the combined business. Both your business and the business being acquired will be part of the review.

What information may be needed

• The purchase agreement, or the proposed deal terms if you're earlier in the process
• Business tax returns and financial statements for your company
• Financial information for the business being acquired
• A schedule of your existing business debt
• Business formation documents, such as articles of organization or incorporation and the operating agreement or bylaws
• A photo ID for each owner with 20% or more ownership

You'll only be asked for what a given option actually requires, and documents are collected through a secure upload link — never through this website's forms.