Sunday, 10 June 2012

Benefits Of Unsecured Small Business Loans

By Cheri Thompson


Obtaining an unsecured business loans these days is easier then ever - quite the opposite - I should say it is fast and easy. Before we go even further I want to define what an unsecured business loan is - it is like a credit card, it is a loan that doesn't require any assets as collateral.

If you think that an unsecured business loan is hard to obtain - think again - there are so many places these days that are willing to borrow. It would be no exaggeration to say that the market for this type of loans is booming - convenience is the first one.

The second reason is, even people with not so good credit can be approved for an unsecured loan, because they are normally done in house, instead of through a bank chain. The following article will lead you through the process of obtaining unsecured small business loans, in a simple step by step process.

1.Know your market - it might looks obvious but plenty of small businesses fail to do so. You need to know what you are looking for.Know your market - very important rule. Before you even start applying for a loan you need to know what exactly you need. Ask lenders located around you what they believe would be the easiest way for you to get a loan that is unsecured. Visit a nearby bank to get some pointers on things that they look for in the approval process for an unsecured small business loan. Don't be afraid to ask questions - too much information is much better then too little.

2.Know your credit score - Your credit score shows a lot. Many places use this score as a means to show your ability to pay something back. It makes sense - you wouldn't borrow your hard earn money to someone if you think he wouldn't pay them back. Pull your credit report and try to clean up as many negative things as you can before trying to apply for any loans.

3.Are you in the black - lenders will want to know if you are profitable. If your business is not making money and is in debt chances are that your request for an unsecured business loan will be denied.

4.Proper documentation - it is true that the paperwork is less compared to traditional business loans. However it is very important that you have all the documents required by the lending institution to increase your chances of getting approved for an unsecured loan. The more thorough your documentation is the better your chances.

5.Terms - Be careful to look closely at the terms of the loan. You want to pay attention to the interest rate and the required pay back period. Be warned that there are lines of credit that require that you pay back the full balance within an year and then and only then you will have full access to the funds.

You want to look for an unsecured business loan with either a good fixed interest rate or one that is pegged to the prime rate.

6.The waiting period - The great thing about unsecured small business loans is that the waiting period is usually much faster. Many lenders will approve or deny you in a matter of a week or less. If you get denied, brush yourself off and try again. If they deny you just apply somewhere else.

7.Unsecured small business loans are a great thing to have when you are trying to start up a new business or you need working capital. It's also nice if you are working with a small local bank, chances are you will be able to talk to the banker directly to discuss any issues that may arise.

For those of you who have good credit I would recommend using a lending club. Not are they safe to use but are also easy and fast way to get the money you need.




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