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It is relatively easy to obtain finance for your business in the form of a business loan. There are many lenders offering business loans and quite a number of loan options available. But you will need to make a sound application to be successful in your request for credit.

There are a few guidelines to follow to guarantee that you can secure a business loan. Having a clean finance record is a good place to start. You will have to show previous credit history and if possible still be servicing a line of credit. Having one loan and a clean payment record should almost guarantee further credit as long as you are able to show that you can service the loan by demonstrating a strong level of assets.

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Starting a business is a fun venture – but also a unreliable one. It isn’t simple to put together something that can serve you to make money. One of the hardest things is trying to get the money that will permit you to purchase each of the supplies you need. There are definite things you are able to do which can help with this.

The first thing you should do is get a personal investor or a bank that is able to lend you the majority or all of the money that you need. When getting a loan you need to provide your name, address, social security number, and a company proposal. If you have a partner than both of you will need to provide this info together.

The plan that you put together has to explain what the business is, who your customers will be, and what kind of money you require. Explain to them the competition you are up against and how you can out beat them. Also explain what the money will be used for and the profit you will make the first couple of years you are open.

It is better to submit this company proposal to more than one lender. Visit many contrasting banks, credit unions, and private investors. By going to more than one you have a better chance of at least one or two investing in your business. If you go through a private investor than you will pay a percentage of the profit or a share in the company. Continue reading ‘Tips on How to Get a Loan to Start Your Business’ »

It is quite a process when you apply for a business loan at the bank or credit union. A lot of business owners think that financial institutions are asking for the world when they try to apply for a loan. Some people still remember their mortgage application process few years ago when “no income” and “no documents” loans were the norm. Those usually feel frustrated when they are applying for a business loan today. I’ll give you a few tips of advice about what you should know and look for when applying for a business loan.

First of all you have to put yourself in a financial institution’s position for a minute. Bank or credit union is in the business of lending not investing, which means none of the financial institutions will be excited about your start up or business that’s been around for less than three years. You do need track record of stability and historical cash flow to prove that business does have and will have the ability to repay the loan. This leads us to the most important factor in this process – cash flow.

Cash flow and debt service coverage. Positive cash flow, profit, surplus whatever you call it is the most significant aspect of your loan approval process. If your business is able to demonstrate last three years of profit on paper 50% of the approval is done. Pay attention that I said it has to be on paper – federal tax returns, accountant or CPA reviewed or in some cases audited financial statements are what counts. Don’t try to give a story, “oh, my business is making money but I don’t show it on paper” or “I don’t have my federal tax returns and I am definitely not getting reviewed or audited financials”. Those two statements will get you a quick decline. To measure positive cash flow and repayment ability financial institutions use a ratio called debt service coverage (DSC). Business needs to show at least two to three years of 1.25x DSC. DSC is calculated as followed annual net operating income (NOI) plus depreciation, amortization and interest divided by total business annual debt service. For example if business NOI wit add backs is $375,000 and the total amount to make payments on business debts is $265,000 the DSC will be 1.42X which is good. There are also plenty of other ratios and test methods but DSC tends to be the key when it comes to small business lending. Continue reading ‘Applying For a Business Loan – Cash Flow, Collateral, Credit Score’ »

Finding bad credit business loans may seem like impossibility as a business owner, given the restricted credit environment that we currently find ourselves in. The best option for any business owner is always going to be a loan backed by the Small Business Administration and funded through an SBA approved bank. The reason for this is that these loans usually have the most advantageous interest rates & terms. However, the majority of business owners will not qualify for this type of loan due to the restrictive underwriting requirements.

Below are three options a business owner needs to consider if they hope to get business working capital in the current environment, especially if the business or personal credit has taken some hits due to the recession.

1.)If You Own Commercial Real Estate – If you own the building or property that your business resides in and you have a good amount of equity, you may have a real option here that is comparatively affordable. The key thing to look at is how much you believe the property may be worth, how much you owe on it, and how much you are looking for in a loan. The advantages with this option are that even with bad credit, the rates will likely be the best of any option because you are securing the loan with real estate. Most commercial property lenders will go to 70% of the appraised value of the property, minus the amount you owe as a loan amount. Continue reading ‘How to Get a Bad Credit Business Loan – 3 Things You Must Know’ »

It is the end of another year and that makes now an ideal time to take out small business loans. The end of the year typically is the best time to buy goods or services for the following year. Companies are trying to make room for new inventory. They are offering discounts to clear their old inventory and meet sales quotas. This is also true when it comes to getting a business loan.

Right now is an ideal time to get a small business loan. The government is doing all they can to encourage lending. Lenders have quotas to meet before the year ends. Because of that they are more flexible right now. They may let a few more credit issues slide.

The government has been putting pressure on banks to extend credit to aid in the economic recovery. Obama and his administration are really coming after lenders who took Tarp money or that offer SBA Loans to actually loan out money. These institutions have become too rigid to the point of hurting our economy. Continue reading ‘Why the End of 2009 is the Best Time to Get a Business Loan’ »