Glossary · Doing the deal
Legal title transfer(Change of ownership)
In short
The official process of moving ownership of assets or property from the seller to the buyer. This formalizes your acquisition of the business.
What it means in a deal
Upon closing your SBA 7(a) acquisition, the legal title transfer for all business assets (and potentially real estate) takes place. This involves filing appropriate documentation, such as UCC filings for business assets and deeds for real estate, to officially record your ownership. Ensure all assets are properly identified and transferred.
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Common questions about Legal title transfer
- Can an SBA 7(a) loan cover the cost of a franchise transfer fee in an acquisition?
- How does the SBA review franchise agreements for compliance if there are unusual clauses regarding termination or transfer?
- What if a significant portion of the business's historical revenue came from a single, concentrated customer that will not transfer to the new owner?
- Is "insurable interest" always a legal requirement for obtaining business life insurance?
- What if the business I'm acquiring has existing litigation or legal disputes?
- Can a lender include unapproved legal fees in a Universal Purchase Package (UPP)?
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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