Glossary · People and paperwork
Proof of funds
In short
Evidence you can actually buy — bank or brokerage statements. Verified buyers on DealRoom show it once and every advisor sees the badge.
What it means in a deal
Advisors and brokers ask for proof of funds to filter out buyers who can't close. The standard document is a bank or brokerage statement showing liquid assets sufficient to cover your equity injection. On DealRoom, you upload once through the Buyer Verification process and earn a verified badge that carries across every deal you look at — advisors see it without you having to resend the same statement to each listing.
Related terms
Common questions about Proof of funds
- What proof do I need to show for the source of my down payment funds for an SBA 7(a) loan?
- What happens if a buyer fails to provide proof of their required equity injection by closing?
- What proof of insurable interest must a business provide when applying for life insurance on an employee?
- If I sell personal stock investments for my down payment, what proof of source will the lender require?
- Can I use funds from a personal line of credit as part of my equity injection?
- Can funds from an unsecured personal line of credit be considered part of my equity injection?
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 2026-06-16 · 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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