Search Fund Financing
Fueling entrepreneurship through acquisition
Having the right banking partner is essential to your success.
As a self-funded searcher, you're ready to hit the ground running, bypassing the struggles of a start-up, avoiding decades of working your way up through the ranks of business.
You need assurance that the lender you're partnering with has the expertise and determination to get you and your business loan to the finish line.
Bruce isn't just familiar with the search fund process, he has decades of experience in this space.
This allows him to be intimately aware of what works and what doesn't when it comes to search fund lending. Bruce has helped countless individuals and partners become millionaires. He values transparency and honesty and that's what you need when dealing with this multi-faceted process. From the nuances of commitment letters to expediting the final closing, you'll know you've made the right decision with Bruce.
Underwriting a search fund transaction is complex and so much more than checking the boxes.
First Bank of the Lake’s search fund underwriting team has decades of experience and industry connections to help self-funded searchers access capital to acquire a business.
Combine your vision with our expertise!
We're committed to helping searchers acquire a business.
Bruce has a proven track record of successfully financing search fund transactions.
- Significantly reduce the time and expense associated with the acquisition process
- Smart options
- Speed to market
With Bruce & First Bank of the Lake you’ll experience:
- True Cash Flow Lending
- Expert Advice & Support
- Quick Responses
- Experienced Underwriters & Closing Team
- An executive loan committee who understands the search fund model
Some of the features of First Bank of the Lake’s SBA 7(a) program.
- Longer terms for cash flow enhancement
- Increased liquidity for next opportunity
- Streamlined underwriting and closing process
From start to finish, we’re here for you!
You’ll have the support of a nationwide preferred lender with an experienced underwriting and closing team. We’re ready to guide you through each transaction.
- Deal Dynamics
- Due Diligence Process
- Industry Insights
Don't search anymore. You've found the right lender. Have a conversation with Bruce, our search-fund financing expert to see if your plans line up with a successful search fund deal with First Bank of the Lake.
There's no commitment, but you're likely to come away more prepared for the journey ahead. We can help get your deal to the closing table!
All loans are subject to credit approval. Restrictions and limitations may apply. First Bank of the Lake does not provide tax, legal or investment advice. All decisions concerning these matters should be made in conjunction with your professional advisors.
We're more than your lender. We're your lending partner.
Here are just a few testimonials our clients were kind enough to share about their experience with Bruce.
