Glossary · The loan itself
In short
This is a type of loan specifically used to purchase business equipment. For an acquisition, it’s often part of a larger 7(a) loan package.
When you acquire a business, the value of its equipment is typically included in the overall asset purchase. Your 7(a) loan will cover this, often with the equipment serving as part of the collateral. If you plan to buy significant new equipment post-acquisition, your lender might structure specific equipment financing or add it to your working capital needs.
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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