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Down payment

What is this type of financing?

The down payment is the primary source of financing for a company, and represents the money injected by entrepreneurs into their business. project. Souvent   l’entrepreneur injecte ses actifs personnels ou contracte un prêt personnel comme première injection de fonds, lors du start ou de l’acquisition d’une entreprise. Avoir un montant d’argent à investir dans un projet help à la crédibilité de votre engagement. Si l’entrepreneur est prêt à investir ses propres économies, généralement, c’est que qu’il veut réussir et qu’il est prêt à s’engager par rapport aux risques du projet d’affaires.

What are the special features of this financing?

  • The down payment can take various forms, such as shares (common or preferred) or advances.
  • If the project involves financial institutions, the borrower will certainly have to agree not to repay his initial capital outlay (extension/subrogation), unless this repayment complies with predetermined conditions (e.g. repayment based on financial performance).
  • When buying a business, the amount of the downpayment is important, as it will affect the borrower's finances for years to come.
  • As a general rule, the down payment should cover between 20 % and 30 % of the company's purchase price or project cost.

What are the advantages of this type of financing?

  • The down payment reassures lenders because it allows them to share the risk with the borrower.

In addition to helping you answer your questions, our experts at SADC can help you really analyze your situation. What's more, an analysis of your long-term needs and the determination of an appropriate strategy The right financial solutions for your company could be developed at the same time.

See the list of different needs to the right that this financial product can meet. Don't hesitate to apply for financing from SADC. We'll be happy to support you as you think about your project and bring it to fruition.

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