 TITLE: How to Get a Loan to Buy an Existing Business CONTENT: A Lender's Perspective Can Bring Clarity\n----------------------------------------\nSeeking a loan to buy an existing business can be a lot of work, but it may have a hidden benefit. It requires you to formulate the value of the business you want to buy and your reasons for believing you can succeed. You'll need to examine the business's past financial wins—and losses—and map out how you can make money and grow in the future. Putting yourself through a loan application process can help you understand your investment more clearly. You may even get feedback on the risks and highlights of the opportunity you're considering. On an investment this big, clarity may be even more valuable than cash. END