NEW YORK — October 1, 2026
Executive Summary
LoanBud has launched LoanBud Acquire™, a new non-SBA business acquisition financing program offering $100,000 to $350,000 for qualified buyers acquiring established, cash-flowing small businesses. The program adds another financing option alongside LoanBud’s existing SBA acquisition capabilities, with no real estate collateral requirement, a minimum 15% buyer equity contribution, eligible purchase costs and approved transaction expenses, and a targeted closing timeline of less than 30 days for qualified transactions.
Announcement Overview
LoanBud Acquire™ is designed for qualified buyers purchasing established, cash-flowing Main Street businesses, particularly smaller acquisitions that may not fit every SBA or conventional lending program. LoanBud stated that the program provides a non-SBA financing path while complementing its existing SBA business acquisition capabilities. Financing ranges from $100,000 to $350,000, with a minimum 15% buyer equity contribution. The program does not require real estate collateral and can cover eligible business purchase costs and approved transaction expenses. LoanBud Acquire™ is available now, with qualified buyers and business brokers able to learn more or apply through LoanBud’s online platforms.
Key Announcement Details
- Announcement Type: Product Launch
- Announcing Entity: LoanBud
- Announcement Date: October 1, 2026
- Dateline: NEW YORK
- Program: LoanBud Acquire™
- Financing Type: Non-SBA
- Financing Range: $100,000–$350,000
- Target Buyers: Qualified business-acquisition buyers
- Target Businesses: Established, cash-flowing small businesses
- Buyer Equity: Minimum 15%
- Collateral: No real estate required
- Eligible Uses: Purchase costs and approved transaction expenses
- Target Closing: Under 30 days for qualified transactions
- Availability: Available now
- Existing Offering: SBA acquisition financing
- Application: apply.loanbud.com
LoanBud Launches LoanBud Acquire™
LoanBud announced the launch of LoanBud Acquire™, a new financing program focused on acquisitions of established, cash-flowing small businesses.
The program provides:
- $100,000 to $350,000 in financing
- Non-SBA financing
- Financing for qualified buyers
- A focus on established, cash-flowing small businesses
- No real estate collateral requirement
- Financing for eligible business purchase costs and approved transaction expenses
- A targeted closing timeline of less than 30 days for qualified transactions
LoanBud stated that LoanBud Acquire™ is available now and is intended to give qualified buyers another financing path when acquiring smaller Main Street businesses.
Financing for Smaller Business Acquisitions
LoanBud stated that smaller business acquisitions can be disproportionately difficult to finance because many lenders prioritize larger credits, while smaller transactions may not fit every SBA or conventional lending program.
According to the company, this can leave qualified buyers and viable businesses with fewer financing paths, even where the underlying transaction makes sense.
The new program is intended to address that financing gap by providing a non-SBA option for qualifying acquisitions.
Burke Purcell, Founder and CEO of LoanBud, described the importance of financing availability for smaller transactions:
“A $250,000 acquisition matters just as much to the buyer, the seller and the employees as a multimillion-dollar transaction. But smaller acquisitions can be harder to finance because many lenders tend to prioritize larger transactions. LoanBud Acquire™ gives qualified buyers another path to ownership and helps more good Main Street businesses continue under a new owner.”
LoanBud Acquire™ Complements Existing SBA Financing
LoanBud Acquire™ complements the company’s existing SBA business acquisition financing capabilities.
LoanBud stated that adding a non-SBA option allows it to evaluate an acquisition across multiple potential financing paths, rather than attempting to place every transaction into a single program.
The approach gives the company an additional financing option for smaller acquisitions while maintaining its existing SBA capabilities.
LoanBud stated that this flexibility can be particularly relevant during a business sale, where financing uncertainty can create friction for the buyer, seller and broker.
The company further stated that earlier clarity around whether a transaction has a viable financing path can help the parties move forward with greater confidence.
LoanBud Acquire™ Program Highlights
The company identified the following features of the new program:
- Financing amount: $100,000 to $350,000
- Buyer equity: Minimum 15% buyer equity contribution
- Business profile: Established, cash-flowing businesses
- Collateral: No real estate collateral requirement
- Eligible uses: Business purchase costs and approved transaction expenses
- Targeted closing: Less than 30 days for qualified transactions
These terms define the principal features LoanBud highlighted for LoanBud Acquire™ at launch.
LoanBud’s Financing Approach
Purcell stated that LoanBud does not intend to require every acquisition to fit a single financing structure.
“We do not believe every acquisition should be forced into one financing box. Our job is to look at the transaction, identify the most realistic financing path and help the buyer, seller and broker get to a clear answer faster. LoanBud Acquire™ gives us another way to do that for smaller Main Street transactions.”
LoanBud stated that the program is intended to provide another route for smaller Main Street transactions, while allowing the company to consider the characteristics of each acquisition when identifying a financing path.
Availability for Buyers and Business Brokers
LoanBud Acquire™ is available now.
Qualified buyers and business brokers can:
- Learn more: LoanBud.com
- Apply: apply.loanbud.com
The program is available for qualified buyers pursuing eligible acquisitions of established, cash-flowing small businesses.
About LoanBud
LoanBud helps existing business owners access growth capital and helps entrepreneurs finance business acquisitions. The company combines technology, experienced lending professionals and a nationwide network of lending partners to provide access to SBA and conventional financing.
Its financing capabilities cover:
- Business acquisitions
- Business growth
- Real estate
- Debt refinancing
- Working capital
LoanBud stated that its focus is on making small business financing faster, clearer and easier to navigate. The company provides information about its financing offerings through LoanBud.com.
Media Contact
For additional information, visit loanbud.com.
Source Attribution
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