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Why owning your supplier can pay
Acquiring a supplier can secure your supply chain, capture their margin and remove a single point of failure. First refusal from a retiring owner is often the best terms you'll ever get.
Fund the acquisition
A business loan funds the purchase, and the acquired company's own cash generation helps service the borrowing. Run the combined figures through the affordability calculator before you commit.
Do the diligence
A friendly seller is not a reason to skip due diligence. Check the customer base, the real profitability and any liabilities so you buy a healthy business, not hidden problems.
What it means for you
Credicorp lends to your company, not to you personally, and takes no personal guarantee. See business loans or apply online when the numbers work.
Frequently asked questions
Can I finance buying a supplier's business?
Yes. Acquisition finance funds the purchase, and the acquired trade's cash flow typically helps repay it. The key is diligence — buy proven profit, not a hopeful story.
Is vertical integration worth borrowing for?
When it secures critical supply and captures margin, often yes. Model the combined business's ability to service the finance and confirm the deal strengthens, not stretches, your position.
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