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Credit Markets for Dealers

At a certain size, dealerships need to consider institutional financing to consolidate loans, get competitive terms, decouple personal guarantees, and arrange financing ahead of potential acquisitions. Joe Mowery discussed these options with Stephens Debt Capital Markets co-lead, Davidson Hall.

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Family offices accelerate interest in dealership opportunities

Succession planning is rarely straightforward, especially for family-owned businesses with a rich history and deep community ties. That is the reality for many American dealerships, where ownership transitions often involve broader considerations beyond the financials.

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