Pre-Search Lending Decision

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June 16, 2025

by an member from The University of Texas at Austin - Red McCombs School of Business in Austin, TX, USA

I am working with a self-funded searcher who is willing to take on some leverage for an acquisition. Is there any benefit to reaching out to lenders before beginning the search in earnest? Will lenders have certain industry or financial requirements that might impact the feasibility of possible acquisition targets?
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from Eastern Illinois University in 900 E Diehl Rd, Naperville, IL 60563, USA
I would highly recommend reaching out to lenders in advance. You want to be sure you know all of the requirements. You can also benefit from getting a pre-approval in place and having someone lined up that can help you vet deals and issue deal specific pre-approvals as you make offers. We are a Commercial Loan Brokerage Shop with direct lending relationships with over 500 institutions. We would love to connect and see if we can assist you. We also offer a free review of transactions you are looking to make an offer on. You can reach me here or directly at redacted if interested in learning more.
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Reply by a lender
from University of Missouri in Denver, CO, USA
I think it is a good idea to reach out to lenders before to understand the requirements as Brad said and understand Bank's appetite. Happy to discuss, if needed
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