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Published July 28, 2026 · Updated October 31, 2026 · By Michael Fieger

Why fast deals need a fast-capital partner: a guide for M&A advisors and CFOs

Quick answer: When bank underwriting takes six to eight weeks, good deals stall. A fast-capital partner lets advisors bring clients a funding decision in days instead of months.

M&A advisors, private equity professionals, investment bankers, CPAs, fractional CFOs, and business consultants all share the same frustration: a great deal, ready to close, stuck waiting on traditional bank underwriting.

Why bank timelines hurt deals

Bank timelines weren’t built for deal urgency. Six to eight weeks of underwriting is standard. Meanwhile, sellers get impatient, buyers find other options, and the window on a good deal can close before the bank finishes its paperwork.

What a fast-capital partner changes

That’s the gap a fast-capital partner fills. When you can bring your client a funding decision in days instead of months, you aren’t just solving a cash flow problem. You’re the reason the deal actually closed.

How we work alongside advisors

We work with advisors, not instead of them:

  • 75+ lending relationships
  • Funding from $1M to $75M
  • Decisions that don’t wait on a committee calendar

You stay the trusted advisor. We’re the fast option in your back pocket when timing is the only thing standing between your client and a signed deal.

Tired of watching good deals stall?

Let’s talk about how a faster capital relationship fits into your process. No pressure and no pitch.

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About the author

Michael Fieger is a business owner and Business Funding Advisor, Partner of National Business Capital, through Devil Dog Marketplace LLC. He worked in the airline, insurance and banking industries and has a background in digital, branding and marketing, which gives him a well-rounded view of what companies need, from operations to funding.

This article is for education only. It is not individualized financial or legal advice.