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Posted on 4/12/10 at 4:38 pm
Posted by Alabamya
Da Ham
Member since Jan 2009
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Posted on 4/12/10 at 4:38 pm
I am looking to buy a local small bar and realize banks don't like lending on these .What other options do I have for financing? Or how should I approach my bank with this? It is a turn key bar but very new. The owner is moving out of state and needs to sell quick.
Posted by TheHiddenFlask
The Welsh red light district
Member since Jul 2008
18384 posts
Posted on 4/12/10 at 4:44 pm to
quote:

I am looking to buy a local small bar and realize banks don't like lending on these .What other options do I have for financing? Or how should I approach my bank with this? It is a turn key bar but very new. The owner is moving out of state and needs to sell quick.


Go into the bank with your shite together. Business plan and projections are a must. Bring the previous owner's financial records, if they show a profit. The bank will be much more likely to lend to someone to buy a profitable business.

Basically, the kind of person who typically wants to buy a bar isn't the kind of person you typically want to lend money to. You have to break the stereotype and show them that you are a business man who thinks this is a good investment.
Posted by Alabamya
Da Ham
Member since Jan 2009
9179 posts
Posted on 4/12/10 at 4:47 pm to
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previous owner's financial records, if they show a profit


Issue here. The bar has only been open 3 weeks. Owner has major family issues and must sell.
This post was edited on 4/12/10 at 4:52 pm
Posted by RedStickBR
Member since Sep 2009
14577 posts
Posted on 4/12/10 at 4:48 pm to
Have you spoken with any Venture Capital firms?
This post was edited on 4/12/10 at 4:49 pm
Posted by carlsoda
B Rah
Member since Dec 2009
5776 posts
Posted on 4/12/10 at 4:48 pm to
quote:

I am looking to buy a local small bar and realize banks don't like lending on these .What other options do I have for financing? Or how should I approach my bank with this? It is a turn key bar but very new. The owner is moving out of state and needs to sell quick.


Look for a venture Capitalist. high interest but they have the cash
Posted by kfizzle85
Member since Dec 2005
22022 posts
Posted on 4/12/10 at 4:50 pm to
Hmm, good luck with that. I seriously doubt you're going to find a VC looking to put money into a bar.
Posted by Alabamya
Da Ham
Member since Jan 2009
9179 posts
Posted on 4/12/10 at 4:51 pm to
quote:

Have you spoken with any Venture Capital firms?

It is so early I actually have not talk to any firm/bank yet.
Posted by LSURussian
Member since Feb 2005
135046 posts
Posted on 4/12/10 at 5:19 pm to
quote:

Go into the bank with your shite together. Business plan and projections are a must. Bring the previous owner's financial records, if they show a profit. The bank will be much more likely to lend to someone to buy a profitable business.

Basically, the kind of person who typically wants to buy a bar isn't the kind of person you typically want to lend money to. You have to break the stereotype and show them that you are a business man who thinks this is a good investment.


I agree with THF. Do exactly what he says and then you'll feel better when the bank declines your loan request.....
Posted by TheHiddenFlask
The Welsh red light district
Member since Jul 2008
18384 posts
Posted on 4/12/10 at 8:59 pm to
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Hmm, good luck with that. I seriously doubt you're going to find a VC looking to put money into a bar.


This. VC's looking for large high risk investments with possible 10x returns. You will probably get laughed out of the building unless you are trying to buy Club La Vila (and still then...)


quote:

I agree with THF. Do exactly what he says and then you'll feel better when the bank declines your loan request.....


The banker has spoken.

Maybe try to find a smaller local bank. How big of a loan are you looking for? It can't be much for a 3 week old bar.
Posted by Alabamya
Da Ham
Member since Jan 2009
9179 posts
Posted on 4/13/10 at 12:54 pm to
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Maybe try to find a smaller local bank. How big of a loan are you looking for? It can't be much for a 3 week old bar.


40K
Posted by BigErn
Member since Mar 2007
3284 posts
Posted on 4/13/10 at 12:59 pm to

i'm in for about $22.50 if that helps
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