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How a deal is structured often matters as much as the headline price, and it’s an area where sellers benefit from going in informed.
What this means in practice
When it comes to what happens if financing falls through late in the deal, the businesses that come out ahead treat it as a planning question, not a last-minute scramble.
What to actually look at
Clean, consistent financials; a client base that isn’t overly concentrated; documented systems; and a team that can keep running the business without the owner present.
The bottom line
The right structure depends on your specific situation — there’s no one-size-fits-all answer.
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What Happens When Financing Falls Through
A financing contingency failing late in a deal can delay or kill a transaction even after both parties have agreed to terms, which is why understanding a buyer’s financing plan and its likelihood of success matters before you take your business off the market for other buyers. A backup buyer or a short re-marketing period built into your planning reduces the damage if this happens.
See Financing Sources Buyers Actually Use for the financing options this risk stems from.
