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Private credit · Established businesses

Capital for the
transaction ahead.

Discuss structured financing for business acquisitions and buyouts. When a standard bank structure may not fit, start with a conversation about your commercial transaction.

30-minute financing conversation
Initial discussion, not an approval

  • Transaction-led review
  • Clear next steps
  • Commercial financing only
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Built around your business

Structure first.
Opportunity next.

Company-reported transaction

$2.2M

Strategic acquisition financing

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For decision-makers
with a transaction to move forward.

  • Business owners
  • CEOs & CFOs
  • Acquisition sponsors

The right capital. The right context.

Your deal isn't standard.
Why should the financing be?

A closing date, a capital-stack gap or an unconventional transaction needs more than a generic loan application. It needs a thoughtful look at the business behind it.

01

Business acquisitions & buyouts

Explore financing around the purchase, the operating business and the capital structure—not just a standard bank template.

02

Acquisition capital structures

Discuss a financing gap within an acquisition or buyout and how a potential structure could fit the transaction.

03

Complex acquisition scenarios

Talk through a bank pass, a closing timeline or a financing gap and ask whether further review may be appropriate.

Financing availability and structure depend on the product, business profile and underwriting review.

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When a standard bank box doesn't fit

Bring us the scenario.
Not just the application.

A useful financing conversation starts with what you're trying to accomplish—and what's standing in the way.

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  • A standard bank structure may not fit.

    A transaction can fall outside conventional lending parameters; discuss whether another structure merits review.

  • There's a gap in the acquisition capital stack.

    Discuss how potential financing could fit alongside existing sources of capital.

  • The closing timeline matters.

    Discuss your target date and the review process; no decision or funding date is guaranteed.

  • You need clarity before sharing more.

    Start with your commercial need, then discuss structure and documentation.

Real transactions. Relevant experience.

Capital put to work.

One acquisition transaction publicly reported by 5 Core Partners. This example is illustrative only and is not a promise of future availability or terms.

Acquisition financing

$2.2M

Strategic business acquisition

Financing to support an acquisition while preserving liquidity for continued growth.

12-month term · Biweekly payments

Past transactions are illustrative, not a financing offer or a guarantee of comparable terms or results.

A clear path from the first conversation

Know what happens
next.

No need to upload sensitive financial documents here. Start with a meeting to discuss your scenario and the information needed for an initial review.

Understand the structure before you proceed.
Discuss cost, repayment obligations, collateral and fit—not just the amount requested.

  1. 1

    Book a meeting

    Talk through your transaction.

    Share the financing purpose, requested amount, business profile and target timeline in a 30-minute conversation.

  2. 2

    Initial fit review

    Get clarity on the next step.

    The team reviews the scenario and outlines what additional information would be needed to evaluate it.

  3. 3

    Underwriting & terms

    Evaluate the financing structure.

    If there's a potential fit, the file moves into further review. Any proposed terms are subject to underwriting and documentation.

Before we speak

Good questions.
Clear answers.

The first conversation is about fit—not a commitment to finance or to borrow.

Who is this financing conversation for?

Established U.S. businesses, business owners, CEOs, CFOs and acquisition sponsors with a specific commercial capital need. This page is not intended for personal loans or startup financing. Qualification requirements vary by financing product.

What should I prepare for the meeting?

Bring a short overview of the business or acquisition, the capital requested, the intended use of funds, current financing and your target timeline. You do not need to upload bank statements or sensitive documents on this landing page.

How much financing can I request?

Start with the amount your transaction requires. Available amounts and structures depend on the product, business profile, existing obligations, collateral where applicable and underwriting review. The team will discuss fit rather than apply one universal limit to every scenario.

How long does the review process take?

Timing depends on the transaction's complexity, the financing product and the completeness of the file. Use the first conversation to explain your deadline and ask about the expected review steps. Booking a meeting does not guarantee a decision or funding date.

What are the rates, fees and repayment terms?

Rates, fees, repayment obligations, collateral requirements and any guarantees depend on the financing structure and transaction. Before applying or accepting an offer, request a complete written disclosure of all applicable charges and repayment terms.

How will my information be handled?

The booking widget is provided by Calendly and collects scheduling information. Avoid entering sensitive financial documents or bank-account information in the booking form. Discuss the appropriate document-sharing process with the team, and review the 5 Core privacy policy and Calendly privacy notice.

Your next step

Let's talk about
your transaction.

Choose a time for a 30-minute meeting with 5 Core Partners. Bring the business case. We'll start with the financing question.

Understand the full cost before proceeding.

Terms and fees are transaction-specific. Ask for a written breakdown of every applicable fee, repayment obligation, collateral requirement and any guarantee before applying or accepting an offer.

  • Discuss the capital need and timing.
  • Explore potential financing fit.
  • Understand the information needed next.

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