Buying a business requires finance that understands both sides of the transaction.
Buying a business requires finance that understands both sides of the transaction — its historical performance and its future prospects.
Buying a business requires finance that understands both sides of the transaction — its historical performance and its future prospects.
Business acquisition finance can involve a range of considerations beyond the headline price.
The business’s historical performance and future prospects can both matter to lenders.
Considerations can include
- Purchase price and goodwill
- Equipment and property
- Business earnings
- Buyer experience and deposit
- Cash flow and existing debt
Things to weigh up
Quality and reliability of earnings
Goodwill versus tangible security
Deal structure and vendor terms
Property-led finance, structured around your goals.
Clear advice, from first conversation to settlement
Understand your position
We start with your goals and the numbers behind them, then explain the options in plain language.
Match the right structure
We consider suitable lending pathways and recommend a structure with the reasoning made clear.
Manage the process
We handle the application detail and keep you informed on what happens next through to settlement.
A simple process, even when the finance isn't
Talk to us
Tell us what you want to do and the basic numbers behind it.
Compare your options
We assess the scenario, structure and suitable lending pathways.
Apply with confidence
We prepare and manage the application, keeping it clear throughout.
Settle and review
We stay in touch and review your finance as your situation evolves.
Explore related business options
Business Finance
The purpose of the funding should drive the structure — finance that supports the business behind the numbers.
Learn moreBusiness Loans
Capital for the next stage of your business, assessed against the business, its performance and the proposed use of funds.
Learn moreWorking Capital
Working capital finance can help manage timing differences in the cash cycle — funding a genuine requirement, not masking a structural problem.
Learn moreDebtor Finance
Debtor finance can allow eligible businesses to access funding against outstanding invoices, helping manage the gap between delivering work and being paid.
Learn moreCommon questions
Speak with a DVELOP broker for guidance tailored to your circumstances.
Discuss an Acquisition
Tell us what you’re looking to finance. We’ll start with the right questions and keep the process clear.