When reviewing a loan
request, the lender is primarily concerned about repayment. To help determine
this ability, many loan officers will order a copy of your business credit
report from a credit reporting agency. Therefore, you should work with these
agencies to help them present an accurate picture of your business.
Using the credit
report and the information you have provided, the lending officer will consider
the following issues:
·
Have
you invested savings or personal equity in your business totaling at least 25
percent to 50 percent of the loan you are requesting? (Lenders or investors
will not finance 100 percent of your business.)
·
Do
you have a sound record of credit worthiness as indicated by your credit
report, work history and letters of recommendation? Having a principal of the
business with a FICO score of 680 or above is very important.
·
Do
you have sufficient experience and training to operate a successful business?
·
Have
you prepared a loan proposal and business plan that demonstrate your
understanding of and commitment to the success of the business?
·
Does
the business have sufficient cash flow to make the monthly payments?
·
Have
you prepared a three (3) year cash flow and debt coverage projection?
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