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Land acquisition

In short

This refers to the purchase of undeveloped or developed land. You care if the business acquisition involves buying the real estate where the business operates, or land for future expansion.

What it means in a deal

An SBA 7(a) loan can finance the acquisition of land as part of a larger business purchase or expansion project, provided the land will be owner-occupied and used for business operations. This is a common component of total project costs for businesses with real estate.

Official sources

13 CFR Part 120 — Business Loans

Office of the Federal Register · Federal regulation

7(a) Loan Program — Terms, Conditions, and Eligibility

U.S. Small Business Administration · Official SBA source

Last checked 2026-06-15. Official sources control — verify before relying on any rule for a live deal.

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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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