Glossary · The loan itself
In short
Business debt refinancing involves replacing existing business debt with a new loan, often to get better terms, lower interest rates, or consolidate multiple debts.
An SBA 7(a) loan can be used for business debt refinancing, though it's less common for acquisitions where you're primarily buying a new business. If the acquisition involves assuming existing seller debt or improving the acquired business's balance sheet, refinancing might be a component of the overall use of proceeds.
13 CFR Part 120 — Business Loans
Office of the Federal Register · Federal regulation
SOP 50 10 — Lender and Development Company Loan Programs
U.S. Small Business Administration · SBA Standard Operating Procedure
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