Thursday, July 17, 2014

What To Consider When Applying For A Business Loan

By Alan Bradd


Getting a loan when starting a business or even when in business can be terrifying especially when you have never applied for one in the past. You need to prepare yourself with all the answers the lending officer may ask you in regards to the business. Since this decision can help boost your business, here are a few points that can help you before you apply.

One of the most important things that a lending company looks for is how trustworthy you are. They will explore your personality, how long you have been in business, and how good you are at paying debts. They need to make sure that you will pay the debt in time and that you are competent enough to manage finances for the business.

Your ability to handle and manage your business is also important when it comes to applying for a loan. Some of the financial decisions for the business need to be made by a responsible person, which is why they will make sure that they have enough information about the person applying for the loan. It may not hurt to have a resume that matches your business if only to show them that it is in good hands.

Besides being trustworthy, credible, and knowledgeable, you also need to show the lending institution that you can repay the loan if you qualify for one. It may be wise to prepare a detailed plan to show the loan officer when they come to inspect your premises. Make sure that you know when you will be expecting a positive cash flow and a significant and sustainable profit in the future.

You also need to do a thorough research about your competition in the market, and how significant your business is going to be in the economy if it is new. They will need to know the importance of your products in the market and how different they are going to be from the ones that are already there. Be prepared to answer all these questions.

Even after proving that you can repay your loan with interests and profits, the lending institution will also need to know if you can repay the loan in case anything unfortunate happens. You may want to look at other options outside your business that may act as collateral for your loan, such as your house or something. Be sure to have everyone involved in decision making in the business to cosign your agreement with the lending institution

Some other factors that may determine whether you are going to get a loan or not is how much you are borrowing, and how long you will take to refund the loan. These are crucial and can influence the overall decision of the lending institution. You need to show how you will repay the loan in short monthly installments, and how long it is going to take.

In the end, what you are going to do with the loan is what will matter most. Getting a loan to repay another loan may not be the best idea. However, if you are going for a loan to buy tangible assets that can be repossessed, then chances are high that you are going to get the loan.




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