As the Federal Reserve continues to navigate a challenging economic landscape, dealmakers in the lower-middle market are adjusting to a shifting credit environment. In June 2025, the Fed’s dot plot retained the median forecast of two rate cuts by year-end. However, diverging views among Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) members…
Amid persistent interest rate pressures and reduced access to traditional bank credit, seller financing has become a defining feature of small and lower-middle-market M&A in 2025. Seller Edge Capital continues to monitor the segment closely and with growing investor attention. Below is a summary of key developments shaping the market…