Frequently asked questions
How BuyerPass works, what Proof of Funds Verification does and does not reveal, and how buyers, brokers, and sellers use it together.
About BuyerPass
What is BuyerPass?
BuyerPass is a network and workflow that connects business buyers with brokers, advisors, and sellers. Buyers build a reusable profile and Acquisition Criteria, discover relevant opportunities, and express interest, while deal owners review consistent buyer information and request Proof of Funds Verification when a deal requires it.
Who uses BuyerPass?
Business buyers, business brokers, M&A advisors, and sellers. Buyers build a reusable BuyerPass; brokers and sellers (deal owners) use it to review, match, and prioritize interested buyers.
What is a BuyerPass Profile?
A reusable, standardized profile that documents a buyer’s background and acquisition focus. Buyers build it once and share it with the brokers and sellers they engage, instead of reintroducing themselves from scratch each time.
What are Acquisition Criteria?
Structured details describing what a buyer is looking for, including target industries, deal size, geography, and financing approach, so deal owners can quickly understand fit and see where there may be alignment.
Invitations
Can a broker invite a buyer who does not yet use BuyerPass?
Yes. A broker can invite a buyer directly to review one specific opportunity. The buyer can create a lightweight account, view that opportunity, and respond.
Will an invited buyer be visible across BuyerPass?
No. Until the buyer completes a full BuyerPass Profile, access is limited to opportunities shared directly with them. They are not searchable, matched, or discoverable by other brokers.
Does inviting a buyer use a verification?
No. Sending an invitation does not count toward your verification allowance. A verification applies only when a buyer proceeds with Proof of Funds.
Proof of Funds Verification
Do new deal owners receive a complimentary verification?
Yes. Each organization receives one free Proof of Funds Verification after its first opportunity is approved and published. It is used only when a buyer completes the verification workflow.
What does Proof of Funds Verification evaluate?
It evaluates whether a buyer’s eligible liquidity meets the liquidity requirement set for a specific opportunity. It produces a limited outcome tied to that requirement.
What does a broker or seller see after verification?
A limited verification outcome, such as Requirement Met, alongside the buyer’s BuyerPass Profile and Acquisition Criteria. Deal owners do not see bank credentials, complete account statements, account numbers, or specific balances.
Does BuyerPass receive or store bank login credentials?
No. Buyers connect eligible financial accounts through Plaid, which handles credential entry. BuyerPass does not receive or store bank login credentials.
Which types of assets may count as eligible liquidity?
Eligible assets generally include supported checking, savings, brokerage, money-market, and cash-equivalent accounts, under the approved product rules for a given opportunity.
Do retirement accounts count?
Retirement assets are excluded by default. They may be considered only when the deal owner explicitly permits them for an opportunity.
How long does a verification remain current?
Your BuyerPass includes a freshness indicator that shows brokers and sellers how recently your verification was confirmed, and you can refresh your Proof of Funds Verification at any time. A deal owner may ask for a more recent verification for their opportunity.
Can a buyer reuse a recent verification?
A recent verification may be reused where permitted by the product rules and the deal owner. Because freshness is always visible, a deal owner can see how current the verification is and request a refresh if needed.
What does “Proof of Funds Verified” mean?
It means a buyer completed Proof of Funds Verification and met the requirement for that context. It is a verification outcome, not loan approval, and not a guarantee of financing or closing.
Does verification guarantee financing, solvency, or closing?
No. Proof of Funds Verification confirms a requirement was met at a point in time. It does not guarantee financing, solvency, or the completion of any transaction.
Verification outcomes
What happens when the liquidity requirement is not met?
“Liquidity Requirement Not Met” is a completed verification outcome. Verification ran successfully; the result simply shows the buyer did not meet the requirement for that opportunity.
What happens when verification cannot be completed?
“Unable to Complete Verification” is not a completed verification, and a pending verification is not completed usage. If opportunity information or a liquidity requirement is missing, the result never defaults to a passing outcome.
Opportunities & Unveils
How are buyers connected with acquisition opportunities?
BuyerPass may help connect buyers with acquisition opportunities that align with their Acquisition Criteria.
What is an Unveil?
When a buyer expresses interest, a deal owner first sees a BuyerPass Preview with key qualification information. An Unveil reveals the buyer’s complete BuyerPass, including identity and contact details.
How are Verification and Unveil allowances different?
They are separate allowances. Proof of Funds Verification confirms a buyer meets a liquidity requirement, while an Unveil reveals a buyer’s complete BuyerPass. One does not consume the other.
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