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ACQUISITION • M&A • FRANCHISE FINANCING

Need a fit check? Apply → get a secure upload folder.

Acquisition financing built to
close.

For business acquisitions, mergers, partner buyouts, recapitalizations, roll‑ups, and franchise launches. We package the story + numbers + documents and place the stack through the right capital partners.

$1M+ target deal sizeCommon range for acquisitions and partner buyouts—structure dependent.
60–90+ day SBA timelineFrom a complete file—faster outcomes come from submission‑ready uploads.
SBA 7(a) up to $5,000,000Common path for acquisitions and partner buyouts; full‑doc underwriting.
Multiple capital channelsConventional bank, private credit / hybrid stacks, and equity options when needed.
What Stratas Does

We make your deal underwriteable.

Execution wins. Our job is to turn your deal into a clean, complete package that the right capital partners can actually move on.

Structure the requestDebt, equity, or layered solutions matched to the transaction type, cash flow, and timeline.
Package the deal fileClean story + clean numbers + clean documents—so underwriters can move without endless back‑and‑forth.
Place capital with the right partnersWe prioritize fit—so you don’t waste cycles with groups that can’t execute your exact structure.

The rest of this page is designed to make your submission easy: deal type cards, funding path explorer, a step-by-step process, and copy‑paste checklists.

What we’ll ask for (high level)
The fastest outcomes come from a complete, organized file. If you can provide these quickly, we can move quickly.
  • Sponsor + entity financials (tax returns, bank statements, PFS, entity P&L + balance sheet).
  • Target business performance (tax returns, YTDs, T‑12, aging reports, and debt schedule as applicable).
  • Transaction package (LOI/purchase agreement, sources & uses, and a clear post‑close operating plan).
  • Approvals & compliance (entity docs, licenses, lease, and any disclosures).
Primary Deal Types

Choose your deal. We’ll build the stack.

Swipe through the most common executions we support (and we do more).

Business acquisition / merger

Business acquisition / merger

Acquire or merge with an operating business—with a clear post‑close plan and clean sources & uses.

SBA 7(a)Conventional bankHybrid options
  • Purchase price + fees + working capital
  • Clear story on why you + why this business
  • Target financial performance supports underwriting

What we prioritize

  • LOI / purchase agreement + seller package (CIM if available)
  • Target: 3 years tax returns (if available), YTD financials, and T‑12
  • Sponsor: tax returns, bank statements, and PFS
  • Clear post‑close operating plan + management story
Partner buyout

Partner buyout

Buy out a partner or shareholder with a clear valuation, transfer terms, and cash‑flow story.

SBA 7(a)RecapSeller note
  • Valuation + buyout terms (who’s getting paid, when)
  • Cash flow story + management continuity
  • Capital stack may include seller note/earn‑out

What we’ll need early

  • Buyout agreement / terms + timeline
  • Historical financials + current YTD performance
  • Updated org chart + operator responsibilities post‑close
  • Sources & uses (including any seller note)
Recapitalization

Recapitalization

Restructure debt and ownership to support growth, liquidity, or a clean refinance of the operating entity.

BankPrivate creditEquity
  • Clean “before vs after” debt picture
  • Updated financials + clear risk story
  • Priority: lender fit + speed to close

What makes these move

  • Clear reason for recap + post‑recap plan
  • Debt schedule + payoff statements (if applicable)
  • Updated P&L / balance sheet + add‑back explanation
  • Ownership/partner economics spelled out early
Roll-up / add-on acquisition

Roll‑up / add‑on acquisition

Acquire add‑on businesses under a platform strategy—with repeatable underwriting and integration execution.

ConventionalHybridEquity
  • Platform financials + integration plan
  • Repeatable underwriting package
  • Capital stack may be layered across deals

What to prepare

  • Platform story + target criteria
  • Historical financials + pro forma roll‑up model
  • Integration plan + management bandwidth
  • Clear path for follow‑on acquisitions
Franchise acquisition

Franchise acquisition

Acquire an existing franchise location (or multiple units) with a clear transition plan and unit‑economics story.

SBA 7(a)BankWorking capital
  • Target store financials + unit economics
  • Franchise agreement / transfer terms
  • Post‑close plan (ops + staffing + growth)

What helps lenders move

  • Historical store performance + lease terms
  • Franchisor requirements + transfer approval path
  • Working capital plan + staffing assumptions
  • Clean sources & uses (including any seller note)
Franchise start (new location)

Franchise start (new location)

Launch a new franchise location with a clear build‑out plan, realistic projections, and clean sources & uses.

SBA 7(a)SBA 504Build‑out
  • Budget + timeline + contractor scope
  • Projections + operating plan
  • Site & lease details (or LOI)

What to have ready

  • Franchisor approval + franchise agreement
  • Lease/LOI + build‑out budget (with contractor scope)
  • Projections + staffing and operating plan
  • Working capital plan for ramp‑up period

Have a deal in one of these categories?

Apply for a quick fit check—then we’ll tell you exactly what we need to move quickly.

Funding Paths

Pick a path. See what matters most.

Swipe to compare common structures, what underwriters focus on, and what we’ll need to review quickly.

Note: Terms and timelines vary by lender and deal. The fastest files are the most complete.

The Process

How your deal moves from request → underwriting → closing.

A step‑by‑step flow you can follow (and we’ll guide you the whole way).

Step‑by‑step

Swipe through each step. Complete uploads + fast responses are the biggest speed lever.

1

Submit request + get upload folder

Apply → we confirm the basics → you receive a secure upload folder.

  • Quick fit check (deal size, timing, structure)
  • Secure Drive folder created for uploads
  • We outline what’s needed to move forward
2

Upload a complete deal file

Complete files move faster—this is where most delays happen.

  • Sponsor + entity financials
  • Target business performance (returns, YTD, T‑12)
  • Transaction docs + sources & uses
3

Stratas review + Executive Summary

We package the story + numbers into an underwriteable narrative.

  • We review for completeness + clarity
  • We build a lender-ready Executive Summary (6–20 pages)
  • You approve before underwriting outreach
4

Partner matching + underwriting

We route to best‑fit partners for your deal type and timeline.

  • Targeted lender / capital partner outreach
  • Follow‑ups, clarifications, and underwriting Q&A
  • Term sheet alignment + conditions roadmap
5

Diligence → closing coordination

We keep momentum through conditions, docs, and funding.

  • Diligence items + closing checklist
  • Final underwriting approval + doc execution
  • Funding + post‑close next steps
Docs Needed

Submit a complete file (so nothing gets missed).

A complete submission allows accurate structuring, prevents delays and rework, and moves your deal into underwriting with confidence.

Complete submission checklist

Upload everything into the secure folder you receive after applying. If anything is missing, we’ll tell you exactly what to add so the file can move.

Download Success Guide
A) Sponsor + entity financials
  • Last 3 years tax returns for all sponsors and relevant entities
  • Last 6 months bank statements for all involved entities
  • Personal Financial Statement (PFS) for each sponsor (portal)
  • Sponsor bio / resume (track record, relevant experience, background)
  • Entity P&L (trailing 12 months if available, plus YTD)
  • Entity balance sheet (most recent month‑end)
B) Target business financials + performance
  • Last 3 years corporate tax returns for the target business (if available)
  • Year‑to‑date P&L and balance sheet
  • Trailing 12‑month P&L (if available) or last fiscal year P&L
  • A/R and A/P aging (if applicable)
  • Current debt schedule (if the target has outstanding debt)
C) Transaction overview + underwriting package
  • Short acquisition summary (business, reason for sale, plan post‑close)
  • Requested capital terms (debt, equity, or both — amount, timeline, use of funds)
  • Sources & uses (purchase price, fees, working capital, rollover equity, seller note, etc.)
  • Purchase agreement, LOI, or term sheet (whichever is available)
  • Seller financial package / CIM (if available)
  • Business plan / operating plan (if applicable)
D) Approvals + compliance items
  • Entity formation documents for acquiring entity (articles, operating agreement, EIN confirmation)
  • Any required licenses or regulatory items (industry dependent)
  • Litigation disclosure (if any) and supporting documents
  • Lease agreement for the business location (if the business leases its premises)
FAQ

Common questions (that change outcomes).

Tap to expand. If you have a unique structure, apply and we’ll give you a clear path.

What’s the fastest way to speed up underwriting?
Upload a complete, clearly named file and respond fast to follow‑ups. A complete submission prevents rework and delays.
How long does SBA financing usually take?
Often 60–90+ days from a complete file. Missing documents usually extend the timeline.
Do you only do SBA loans?
No—SBA is one path. We also structure conventional bank solutions, private credit/hybrid stacks, and equity when the structure calls for it.
What if I don’t have all the documents yet?
You can still apply and we’ll tell you what’s missing—but we can only move a deal forward when the required items are provided and usable.

Ready to move?

Apply for a fit check, and we’ll send a secure upload folder with a clear checklist.

Stratas | Acquisition • M&A • Franchise Financing — Learn More
ACQUISITION • M&A • FRANCHISE FINANCING
Need a fit check? Apply → get a secure upload folder.

Acquisition financing built to close.

For business acquisitions, mergers, partner buyouts, recapitalizations, roll‑ups, and franchise launches. We package the story + numbers + documents and place the stack through the right capital partners.

$1M+ target deal size Common range for acquisitions and partner buyouts—structure dependent.
60–90+ day SBA timeline From a complete file—faster outcomes come from submission‑ready uploads.
SBA 7(a) up to $5,000,000 Common path for acquisitions and partner buyouts; full‑doc underwriting.
Multiple capital channels Conventional bank, private credit / hybrid stacks, and equity options when needed.
Deal types Funding paths The process Docs needed FAQ
What Stratas Does

We make your deal underwriteable.

Execution wins. Our job is to turn your deal into a clean, complete package that the right capital partners can actually move on.

How we add value

Structure the request Debt, equity, or layered solutions matched to the transaction type, cash flow, and timeline.
Package the deal file Clean story + clean numbers + clean documents—so underwriters can move without endless back‑and‑forth.
Place capital with the right partners We prioritize fit—so you don’t waste cycles with groups that can’t execute your exact structure.

The rest of this page is designed to make your submission easy: deal type cards, funding path explorer, a step-by-step process, and copy‑paste checklists.

What we’ll ask for (high level)

The fastest outcomes come from a complete, organized file. If you can provide these quickly, we can move quickly.

  • Sponsor + entity financials (tax returns, bank statements, PFS, entity P&L + balance sheet).
  • Target business performance (tax returns, YTDs, T‑12, aging reports, and debt schedule as applicable).
  • Transaction package (LOI/purchase agreement, sources & uses, and a clear post‑close operating plan).
  • Approvals & compliance (entity docs, licenses, lease, and any disclosures).
Primary Deal Types

Choose your deal. We’ll build the stack.

These are common executions we support. Hit Learn more on any card to expand what we’ll prioritize and what to prepare first.

Placeholder: business acquisition

Business acquisition / merger

Acquire or merge with an operating business—with a clear post‑close plan and clean sources & uses.

SBA 7(a) Conventional bank Hybrid options
  • Purchase price + fees + working capital
  • Clear story on why you + why this business
  • Target financial performance supports underwriting

What we prioritize

  • LOI / purchase agreement + seller package (CIM if available)
  • Target: 3 years tax returns (if available), YTD financials, and T‑12
  • Sponsor: tax returns, bank statements, PFS, and resume
  • Sources & uses + post‑close plan (operations, staffing, growth)
Placeholder: partner buyout

Partner buyout

Buy out a partner/shareholder and restructure cleanly without breaking operations.

SBA 7(a) Recap Seller note
  • Valuation + buyout terms (who’s getting paid, when)
  • Cash flow story + management continuity
  • Capital stack may include seller note/earn‑out

What we’ll need early

  • Ownership/cap table + entity formation docs
  • Buy‑sell agreement (or written buyout terms)
  • Historical financials + updated YTDs
  • Use of proceeds (buyout + refi + working capital if applicable)
Placeholder: recapitalization

Recapitalization

Refinance, restructure, or de‑risk—often paired with a buyout, expansion, or roll‑up plan.

Bank Private credit Equity
  • Clean “before vs after” debt picture
  • Updated financials + clear risk story
  • Priority: lender fit + speed to close

What makes these move

  • Clear sources & uses (payoffs, cash‑out, new capex, reserves)
  • Debt schedule + payoff statements (if applicable)
  • Management plan + reporting clarity
  • Clean uploads + fast responses during underwriting
Placeholder: roll-up acquisition

Roll‑up / add‑on acquisition

Layer acquisitions on a platform—execution depends on speed, consistency, and clean reporting.

Conventional Hybrid Equity
  • Platform financials + integration plan
  • Repeatable underwriting package
  • Capital stack may be layered across deals

What to prepare

  • Platform/company financials (T‑12, YTD, tax returns)
  • Target list + acquisition summary template
  • Standard sources & uses format for each add‑on
  • Strong “why this deal” + post‑close integration plan
Placeholder: franchise acquisition

Franchise acquisition

Buy an existing franchise location (or multiple) with historical performance and an operating track record.

SBA 7(a) Bank Working capital
  • Target store financials + unit economics
  • Franchise agreement / transfer terms
  • Post‑close plan (ops + staffing + growth)

What helps lenders move

  • Purchase agreement/LOI + franchisor approval path
  • Store‑level financials (T‑12, YTD) + tax returns (if available)
  • Lease terms + any transfer/addendum requirements
  • Clear use of funds (purchase + fees + working capital)
Placeholder: franchise start

Franchise start (new location)

Start a new franchise: build‑out, equipment, and working capital—structured for launch + ramp.

SBA 7(a) SBA 504 Build‑out
  • Budget + timeline + contractor scope
  • Projections + operating plan
  • Site & lease details (or LOI)

What to have ready

  • Franchise agreement / LOI + FDD (if applicable)
  • Build‑out budget, equipment list, and timeline
  • Projections (ramp, staffing, marketing) + business plan
  • Sponsor PFS + liquidity plan + resume/experience

Have a deal in one of these categories?

Get a quick fit check, then we’ll tell you exactly what we need to move quickly.

Funding Paths

Pick a path. See what matters most.

Choose a financing path to see how we typically structure the stack, what underwriters focus on, and what we’ll need to review quickly.

SBA acquisition financing

Commonly used for acquisitions and partner buyouts—full‑doc underwriting and a timeline that rewards complete files.

Loan sizeUp to $5,000,000
TermUp to 10 yrs (acq)
Timeline60–90+ days (complete file)
  • Full‑doc underwriting: sponsor strength + target business performance
  • Clean sources & uses (purchase price, fees, working capital, seller note, etc.)
  • Clear post‑close operating plan and management story
  • Upload everything into the secure folder so nothing gets missed
Stack components (structure dependent)
Senior debt Equity injection Seller note / earn‑out Working capital

Note: Terms and timelines vary by lender and deal. The fastest files are the most complete.

Step‑by‑Step

How your deal moves from request → underwriting → closing.

This is the exact flow we use to keep submissions organized, accurate, and moving quickly.

Swipe through the steps

Scroll horizontally to move through the timeline. Each card shows what happens and what we need next.

1

Submit request + get upload folder

Apply → we confirm the basics → you receive a secure upload folder.

  • Quick fit check (deal size, timing, structure)
  • Secure Drive folder created for uploads
  • We outline what’s needed to move forward
2

Upload a complete deal file

Complete files move faster—this is where most delays happen.

  • Sponsor + entity financials
  • Target business performance (returns, YTD, T‑12)
  • Transaction docs + sources & uses
3

Stratas review + Executive Summary

We package the story + numbers into an underwriteable narrative.

  • We review for completeness + clarity
  • We build a lender-ready Executive Summary (6–20 pages)
  • You approve before underwriting outreach
4

Partner matching + underwriting

We route to best‑fit partners for your deal type and timeline.

  • Targeted lender / capital partner outreach
  • Follow‑ups, clarifications, and underwriting Q&A
  • Term sheet alignment + conditions roadmap
5

Diligence → closing coordination

We keep momentum through conditions, docs, and funding.

  • Diligence items + closing checklist
  • Final underwriting approval + doc execution
  • Funding + post‑close next steps
Docs Needed

Submit a complete file (so nothing gets missed).

A complete submission allows accurate structuring, prevents delays and rework, and moves your deal into underwriting with confidence.

Complete submission checklist

Upload everything into the secure folder you receive after applying. If anything is missing, we’ll tell you exactly what to add so the file can move.

Download Success Guide
A) Sponsor + entity financials
  • Last 3 years tax returns for all sponsors and relevant entities
  • Last 6 months bank statements for all involved entities
  • Personal Financial Statement (PFS) for each sponsor (portal)
  • Sponsor bio / resume (track record, relevant experience, background)
  • Entity P&L (trailing 12 months if available, plus YTD)
  • Entity balance sheet (most recent month‑end)
B) Target business financials + performance
  • Last 3 years corporate tax returns for the target business (if available)
  • Year‑to‑date P&L and balance sheet
  • Trailing 12‑month P&L (if available) or last fiscal year P&L
  • A/R and A/P aging (if applicable)
  • Current debt schedule (if the target has outstanding debt)
C) Transaction overview + underwriting package
  • Short acquisition summary (business, reason for sale, plan post‑close)
  • Requested capital terms (debt, equity, or both — amount, timeline, use of funds)
  • Sources & uses (purchase price, fees, working capital, rollover equity, seller note, etc.)
  • Purchase agreement, LOI, or term sheet (whichever is available)
  • Seller financial package / CIM (if available)
  • Business plan / operating plan (if applicable)
D) Approvals + compliance items
  • Entity formation documents for acquiring entity (articles, operating agreement, EIN confirmation)
  • Any required licenses or regulatory items (industry dependent)
  • Litigation disclosure (if any) and supporting documents
  • Lease agreement for the business location (if the business leases its premises)
FAQ

Common questions (that change outcomes).

Click to expand. If you have a unique structure, apply and we’ll give you a clear path.

What’s the fastest way to speed up underwriting?
Upload a complete, clearly named file and respond fast to follow‑ups. A complete submission prevents rework and delays.
How long does SBA financing usually take?
Often 60–90+ days from a complete file. Missing documents usually extend the timeline.
Do you only do SBA loans?
No—SBA is one path. We also structure conventional bank solutions, private credit/hybrid stacks, and equity when the structure calls for it.
What if I don’t have all the documents yet?
You can still apply and we’ll tell you what’s missing—but we can only move a deal forward when the required items are provided and usable.

Ready to move?

Apply for a fit check, and we’ll send a secure upload folder with a clear checklist.

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Capital for developers—across the full CRE lifecycle.

We can finance every phase: soft costsconstructionbridge / stabilizationpermanent takeout. Deal- and structure-dependent.

Up to $1B+ on a single project* Founded 2020$1B+ funded (historical volume)* Minimum CRE deal size: $5M+*
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Where capital meets execution.

Stratas is a commercial financing brokerage built to help sponsors and operators structure, package, and place capital efficiently—across debt, equity, and hybrid solutions.

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CRE: Phases We Finance

  • Soft costs / pre-development
  • Construction (ground-up / heavy rehab)
  • Bridge to stabilization (lease-up)
  • Permanent takeout (long-term debt)
  • Equity / preferred equity / JV when needed
Common stack options
Senior debt C‑PACE (where applicable) Preferred equity Mezz + equity

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