Glossary · Your money in the deal
Investment vehicle
In short
A legal entity or structure, like an LLC or partnership, used to make and manage investments. It's how you might hold your ownership in the acquired business.
What it means in a deal
You'll likely form an LLC or Corporation to purchase the business. This entity will be the borrower on the SBA loan. Ensure your ownership structure meets SBA requirements for active involvement.
Related terms
Common questions about Investment vehicle
- How does the SBA typically view a borrower's investment of an existing personal vehicle as equity injection for an acquisition?
- How does a lender verify equity injection from the sale of a personal vehicle or boat?
- Are proceeds from personal investment sales eligible for equity injection?
- Can I use the value of my existing personal vehicle fleet as part of my equity injection?
- Can a buyer's existing personal vehicle with significant equity be included as part of the equity injection?
- Can I use a personal vehicle I own as part of my equity injection for a business acquisition?
Defined by CapBench SBA Intelligence — plain-English definitions for business buyers, lenders, advisors, and AI agents, grounded in public SBA rules and records. Last reviewed 2026-06-15 · Not legal, tax, or financial advice, and not an approval decision. Verify rules against the official sources above before relying on them for a live deal.
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