Glossary · Doing the deal
In short
These are the funds the seller receives from the sale of their business, after accounting for all deductions, fees, and payments to existing creditors.
In an SBA deal, the sale proceeds are often used to pay off seller debt, cover closing costs, and provide the seller with their profit. Understand how the total project costs are structured to see what the seller is truly walking away with, as this impacts negotiations and potentially a seller note.
Defined by DealRoom.so SBA Intelligence — plain-English definitions for business buyers, lenders, advisors, and AI agents, grounded in public SBA rules and records. Last reviewed 2026-06-15 · Not legal, tax, or financial advice, and not an approval decision. Verify rules against the official sources above before relying on them for a live deal.
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