$1.8 MM SBA 7(a) Financing | Wyndham Franchise Hotel Acquisition & Repositioning
Renovation Funding • Liquidity Preservation • Brand Compliance
SBA 7(a) hotel loan overview
SBA 7(a) loan for hotel acquisition and renovation under one coordinated structure. Cornovus Capital arranged $1.8 million in SBA 7(a) financing for the acquisition and repositioning of a branded midscale hotel under the Wyndham franchise. This SBA 7(a) loan for hotel execution funded acquisition and franchise-required renovations within one capital plan—supporting PIP work, FF&E procurement, and liquidity preservation throughout repositioning.
The SBA 7(a) structure allowed the borrower to finance both acquisition and capital improvements under a single loan, preserving working capital and maintaining strong post-closing reserves. Cornovus Capital coordinated underwriting, franchise approvals, third-party reports, and lender diligence to support a streamlined closing timeline and brand compliance.
By aligning franchise timelines, renovation budgets, and SBA loan parameters, Cornovus Capital delivered an execution-focused financing solution supporting operational stability and long-term asset value growth.
Challenge
- Integrating acquisition, renovation, and FF&E costs into one SBA structure
- Balancing brand compliance requirements with loan use-of-proceeds standards
- Preserving operating reserves through renovation and ramp-up
- Managing franchise approvals and third-party reporting under tight deadlines
Solution
Cornovus Capital managed lender underwriting, franchise review, and closing documentation—aligning SBA eligibility, brand renovation standards, and borrower liquidity objectives. This structure balanced leverage with operational flexibility and delivered certainty of execution for the sponsor.
- $1.8 million total SBA 7(a) financing package
- PIP and FF&E funding aligned with Wyndham brand standards
- Phased renovation execution supported by coordinated diligence
- Liquidity preserved for operations and contingencies
- Franchise approval and lender coordination through closing
Results
- Acquisition and renovation executed under one coordinated SBA structure
- Liquidity preserved through repositioning and stabilization
- PIP improvements completed within budget and timeline
- Post-repositioning operating performance positioned for continued growth
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About Cornovus Capital
With over 70 years of combined experience, Cornovus Capital is a trusted financial partner specializing in business financing, commercial real estate lending, and hospitality funding solutions. We design customized capital strategies that help businesses acquire, expand, and optimize operations, ensuring long-term growth and financial stability across multiple market cycles.
Our expertise spans CMBS and LifeCo financing, private capital solutions, structured debt strategies, SBA 7(a) and 504 loans. By focusing on certainty of execution, disciplined underwriting, and closing assurance, we guide businesses and investors through complex capital markets environments, securing financing aligned with long-term ownership and investment objectives.
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