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What are the Key Requirements for Securing a Startup Business Loan?

By Sabado Domingo

Businesses require loan facilities for a wide range of reasons such as: investing in equipment, maintaining business operations, starting a new branch, or even increasing a businesses’ working capital. However, securing a loan is not an easy task as there are many requirements involved.

Knowing the requirements beforehand puts you a step ahead in the tedious process of securing funding for your startup. If you are wondering whether you have what it takes to secure a business loan, you’re in the right place, as this article will walk you through the requirements of securing new business loans for your startup.

The loan amount

It doesn’t matter whether a bank or alternative lender; all lenders need to know how much money you plan to borrow. The reason behind this is because every lender has a limit as to how much they lend. Unfortunately, the process of getting a loan from traditional brick-and-mortar banks can be tedious and time consuming. That’s why many small businesses today prefer alternative lenders for securing quick loans.

Reasons for the loan

Before you apply for a loan, many lenders will need you to not only state the reasons why you require the loan, but also a justification for your reasons. This is because lenders want to ensure you’re using the loan for justifiable reasons — otherwise you may not be able to repay the loan. Some lenders even limit the way you use the funds; therefore it’s important to make sure you have a sound business plan before applying for a loan.

Credit score

One of the most important items that banks and other lending institution consider before they’ll approve a loan is your credit score. The credit score and credit report help lending institutions to understand the loan applicant concerning loan repayments. In most cases a credit score of at least 650 is required to secure a loan. That being said, having a poor credit score does not mean it’s impossible to obtain a small business loan, as you can opt for high-risk business loans. Such loans are typically approved just as fast as traditional bank loans. However, those high-risk loans are more expensive because they have to cover the increased risk by issuing higher interest rates.

Collateral

If you apply for a secured loan, you’ll need to provide collateral as the security for the loan in case you default. The collateral can be in the form of equipment, real estate or inventory. Even where you apply for bad credit loans, you’ll have the option of choosing between secured or unsecured high-risk credit loans. Hence having collateral is essential when it comes to securing a loan for your small business.

Conclusion

All businesses need adequate funding and applying for a business loan is a great way to do that. By knowing the requirements of getting approved beforehand, you can greatly increase your odds of securing a startup business loan for the best possible rate.

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February 15, 2019

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