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Phase VI – Capital Markets Alternatives
Deal Ratings. All deals receive a score, which is aligned to how a financier assesses acceptable minimum scores to finance a deal. A properly prepared CMA scores all sources of capital pools under the same system to remove any subjectivity.
What a Score will look like:
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If you have a B Grade Deal and are unwilling to take the necessary steps to upgrade to a higher score, then you should lower your expectations about completing a transaction, because there are fewer capital sources willing to accept B Grade Deals. Typically, if a B Grade Deal is accepted, the costs are much higher than an A Grade Deal. If your rating is below a B- Grade Deal and you’re not willing to do what is necessary to move up to at least a B- Grade, then it is highly unlikely you will complete your transaction.
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