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Business Loans Sources: Sometimes You Have to be a Little Creative in Finding the Money
The recent credit crunch has caused banks and other traditional lenders to tighten their underwriting standards. Financing for start-up and small businesses has become more difficult to obtain. Now, more than ever, entrepreneurs have to be a little creative in seeking financing. If you are a business seeking financing here are few sources that may aid you in your search.
Angel Investor
Angel investors look to invest in businesses that return a higher profit than a traditional investment. Many angel investors are successful entrepreneurs who want to help other entrepreneurs get their business off the ground. Angel investors look for businesses which can successfully compete in an industry. Angel investors usually come at the stage of a business where some funding has been obtained but the business needs a significant amount more to get to the next level. Financing from an angel investor is usually expensive with costs ranging from 10 to 50 percent of a company’s equity.
SBA
The SBA assists in obtaining a loan by guaranteeing the loan you get from a bank. Many banks have SBA loan centers and the process may even be streamlined where you do not have to wait long for an answer. The SBA is not a direct lender. Banks are willing to fund the business because the SBA backs the loan in case of default. The SBA guarantees up to 85% of a loan, depending on the size, type and maturity of the loan. There are several different types of SBA loan programs available.
Community Express Loans
Community Express is administered through the SBA loan program and is available at various selected lenders. This loan program is for pre-designated geographic areas serving mostly low and moderate income individuals and start-up small businesses. The program also includes technical and management assistance. This assistance is designed to help increase the chances of success for the small business.
Micro Business Loans
This loan program provides small loans to start-up, home-based and micro-businesses. Entrepreneurs with less than perfect credit needing to start or expand a business may benefit from a micro loan program. The loan does not come directly from the SBA. The SBA provides low-cost loans and grants to intermediaries such as community economic development centers which redistribute the funds to qualified small businesses in the form of micro business loans. You can borrow as little as $1,000 up to $35,000 and loans must be repaid within six years.
Patriot Express Business Loan
The SBA has launched a new loan program for military service members, veterans and their spouses called the Patriot Express Loan Initiative. The Patriot Express Loan builds on the more than $1 billion in loans the SBA guarantees annually for veteran-owned businesses. The loan can be used to establish or expand a small business and the maximum loan amount is $500,000.
Social Lending
Peer to peer lending is not only for personal loans but can also be used for business loans. This type of lending matches borrowers directly with lenders, circumventing the banks. It is a great alternative to traditional banks’ stringent business loan requirements. With peer to peer lending, a typical loan could be funded by as many as 100 people, thereby increasing the chances your loan will get funded. www.Prosper.com and www.globefunder.com are peer to peer lending sites which also offer business loans.
Friends and Family
Not surprisingly, more than 50% of all start-up costs for new entrepreneurs come from friends and family. America thrives on entrepreneurship and friends and family are a big source for start-up costs. If your credit is weak you may have little alternative but to seek a loan from a friend or family member. This form of lending has so evolved that there is now a website which will help you facilitate a loan between friends and family. www.virginmoneyus.com will provide formal loan documents between friends and family.
More resources can be found at: Business Loan Sources
About the Author
Lisa Phillips is a marketing consultant specializing in business expansion and development. Because many small business owners lack the personal and business credit necessary to grow and expand, she has developed a free website to aid consumers as well as entrepreneurs in rebuilding and taking control of their credit.
www.rebuildcreditscores.com
Finding a Business Loans with Bad Credit?
What is the best way to find a small business loan with bad credit in St Louis, I need 12k and also I got a business plan I just need help to find a place in St. Louis or anyone else who can help me get a loans.
I just answered a question exactly like yours. Really tough to get a business loan with bad credit. What worked for me was a cash advance through Merchant Capital Options. You usually get screwed with cash advances, but Merchant Capital Options worked out great as they only take out money from your electronic sales receipts as you get paid. I borrowed about 5k and it helped me pay a bunch of time sensitive bills and because they only got paid back as I got paid it was pretty much hassle free.
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