Seller Financing for Business Acquisition | LoL #15

03/10/2025 46 min Episodio 15
Seller Financing for Business Acquisition | LoL #15

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Episode Synopsis

Seller notes are reshaping how deals get done. In this episode, the Lords of Lending sit down with Abby Shemesh of Seller Edge Capital to explore the evolving world of seller financing, note sales, and how liquidity is changing the psychology of buyers and sellers. If you’re in acquisitions, lending, or advising, this is a masterclass in structuring smarter deals.📌 Timestamps:00:00 - Opening: Why seller notes are the overlooked weapon in M&A 04:31 - Abby's origin story: From Bear Stearns to disrupting Main Street finance 10:04 - The liquidity problem: Why 44% of sellers say "no" to seller financing 13:49 - The 3 contract elements that make seller notes buyable 19:05 - Steph's challenge: Why buy mediocre loans from Dubuque, Iowa? 25:15 - The capital market dislocation problem (18% vs 10% returns) 28:05 - The 3-5 year sweet spot for seller note terms 40:22 - How SBA refinancing creates perfect exit timing for note buyers 45:06 - Final roadmap: Closing more deals with seller note strategiesQuestions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you.