Glossary · People and paperwork
In short
The process of proving where your down payment and working capital funds originated. The SBA requires this to ensure your equity injection is legitimate and unencumbered.
Lenders will ask for bank statements, brokerage statements, and potentially gift letters or tax returns to verify your funds. They need to see a clear paper trail showing the money is truly yours and not borrowed or "round-tripped." Be prepared to provide detailed documentation for all funds used in the acquisition.
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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