Thursday 17 July 2014

Factors To Consider When Applying For A Business Loan

By Alan Bradd


Starting a business can be fun and terrifying at the same time. When you are starting a small business and you do not have enough funds, you will need to get a business lender to give you a business loan to get you started. Here are some of the things that a business lender looks for.

One of the most important things that a loan officer checks before granting you a loan for your business is your trustworthiness. If you have a small business, it is important to have a good credit record. In addition, the way you handle your business and the progress it has made so far are very important factors that the officer looks for. If you are not suspicious and have been in business for a long time and not failed to pay back any financial obligations, then chances are high that they will consider you for a loan.

The manner in which you manage your business can break or make the deal. The company will want to know every little detail about you to make sure that the person applying for the loan is responsible for the business. A well-written and detailed C.V showing your qualifications to handle the business may come in handy.

Aside from the fact that you are trustworthy, credible, and knowledgeable, the lending institution will want to know if the person applying for their loan can pay back the money. It is important to show the officer your plan to pay back the loan, when you will be expecting a positive cash flow followed by a significant profit. The profit also needs to be sustainable.

Another thing that the lending company looks for is the level of competition in your locality, and what you are doing to handle it. You will need to explain what makes your products different from the others in the market. They will also need to know what impact your business is going to make in the economy so be prepared to answer these questions.

One of the most disturbing things about the future is that it is very unpredictable. In that regard, even though your business might be able to generate monthly payment to refund the loan, your lender will want to know what collateral they have on you in case anything goes wrong. This can be a house or something valuable. Make sure that everyone involved in decision making in the business cosigns your agreement with the lending institution.

There are other terms of your agreement that are also significant when you are applying for a loan. The amount of cash you want for loan and how long you will take to refund may determine whether you are going to get a loan or not. Be sure to get a structured plan as to how you are going to make monthly payments without interfering with the daily activities of the business.

In addition, the institution will also want to know what you are going to do with the loan. This is the most crucial factor that may determine whether you are going to get the loan. The institution will probably not give you a loan if you are going to use most of the funds to repay debts.




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