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Financing to buy a business

BuildUp Capital finances business acquisitions from $250,000 to $5,000,000 when real estate is part of the deal. We close on the seller’s deadline — term sheet in under 5 business days, funded in under 10 — and we read the target the way an operator does, not just as a collateral file.

Acquisition entrepreneurs, search funds, and operators buying a competitor all hit the same wall: the deal has a deadline and the bank or SBA process doesn’t. If the business comes with real estate, we can bridge the purchase and let you refinance into permanent debt afterward.

Our team has bought and sold businesses ourselves. We understand add-backs, transition years, and seller financials, and we’ll help a first-time buyer understand the structure before signing.

How it works

Common situations we structure

Buying a business with property

The situation: a target whose value includes owned real estate. Our structure: a bridge secured by that real estate, sized to close. The exit: refinance into SBA or conventional debt once you’ve operated it.

Seller financing plus a bridge

The situation: a seller carrying part of the note and a gap to fill. Our structure: a bridge that completes the capital stack. The exit: refinance or pay down from operating cash flow.

Partner or competitor roll-up

The situation: acquiring a partner’s stake or a nearby competitor on a deadline. Our structure: real-estate-secured capital across one or more properties. The exit: a planned refinance after integration.

What we lend on

The parameters

Loan size$250K – $5M
Term6 – 18 months
Rates10 – 18%Transparent, risk-based pricing — no hidden fees, no surprises at closing
Fees1 – 4%Origination fee, disclosed up front · 1% referral fee
Speed<10 daysTerm sheet in under 5 business days
CollateralCommercial / ResidentialReal estate with proven market demand
Lien positionFirst or secondCross-collateralization available
GeographyTX · CO · UT · NVMarkets we know firsthand

Our rates reflect short-term bridge capital. Most of our borrowers refinance into long-term debt within 18 months — often back at their bank. We plan that exit with you from day one.

Common questions

Questions about acquisition financing

Can I finance a business purchase with the real estate that comes with it?
Yes — that’s a core use case. We secure the loan against the commercial or residential real estate involved and structure the bridge around your post-close refinance.
Do you work with first-time business buyers?
Yes. We’ll walk you through the structure, the obligations, and the exit before you sign. We fund creditworthy buyers with a clear plan and real estate to secure the loan.
Can you close on the seller’s timeline?
Term sheet in under 5 business days and closing in under 10 — fast enough for most acquisition deadlines.

By location

Acquisition financing by metro

Further reading

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