Can you finance a franchise with assets you already have? In this episode of Funding a Franchise, Lisa Welko from Integrity Franchise Group sits down with a franchise funding specialist to explain how aspiring business owners can fund a franchise using existing assets.
They look at three examples: home equity, 401(k) rollovers and SBA loans.
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What’s covered
0:22 What lenders look for (credit score, liquidity, strategy)
1:02 Net worth vs. liquidity: what matters
1:38 Funding options: SBA, 401(k) rollover, home equity
3:05 Lisa’s takeaway: let’s find out together
What will you learn from this video?
- How aspiring business owners can fund a franchise with existing assets
- How home equity can play a part
- How 401(k) rollovers can play a part
- Where SBA loans come in
What are the key takeaways?
- Funding a franchise does not always start from scratch; existing assets such as home equity and 401(k) rollovers can be part of the conversation.
- SBA loans are another option covered in the episode.
- Each option has its own rules, so look at the details before you decide.
Who is this video for?
This is episode 2 of the Funding a Franchise series.
For a written look at SBA loans, read our guide, Can I Use an SBA Loan to Buy a Franchise?
Good to know
This video is general education about funding options. It is not financial, tax or legal advice, and what applies to you depends on your own situation.
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