Bank For Small Business

As our economy continues to weaken and credit markets freeze up, stories abound in the media about bank's holding back on their small business loans. But let me tell you what it is like in the trenches: Most banks are not lending at all. In fact, they are closing the door even to existing loans and lines of credit. Pretty bad, right? I am not going to sugarcoat it. Frankly, you have heard too much of that lately in Washington. This article will give you some suggestions as to where your search should begin in finding a small business loan.

So forget about buying a ticket to Washington and asking for your own private bailout. Let us start with an actual example. ABC Company has been in business for five years selling fire protection and extinguisher products to apartment units and office buildings. Although the profits have ebbed last year a bit, it has seen increased gross income each year and in fact had to hirer five additional employees. Because of material costs, a $150,000 home equity line was taken out for business purposes. The owner, Mr. X, has a credit score of 760. Unlike many Americans, there is very little personal debt and his credit cards are well below the 25% available limits. Because of profitability, the credit line was down to a mere $15,000. Suddenly, without any advance notice, he was informed the credit line has now been cut to $50,000.00. Having relied on this credit line, two large contracts were recently signed which required the purchase of a substantial amount of inventory. Now it is problematical whether he will be able to complete one of the contracts. Does this sound pretty close to home?

Mr. X then called his banker and politely asked for an explanation. He didn't get much, except there was some talk of reducing his "loan to value" percentage from 90% to 50%. But there was no indication his home has decreased in value or his credit has slipped. He offered to furnish an updated financial statement, but this was rejected. Perplexed, he walked away without any real answers. It was like trying to get a real answer from a politician.

I am a business loan provider and small business advocate with 25,000 funded loans under my belt. I have the scars to prove it. And I don't work for any bank. So let me give you the skinny: Big banks are not loaning to businesses, period. What bankers discuss in the back room they don't tell you. Many of them are taking the position that if housing prices go up 100%, maybe in ten years, they might consider loaning to the next generation. Gee, thanks. In the meantime, they are all too happy to receive as much bailout money as possible to simply increase their balance sheets and give them the leverage to buy smaller banks. Traditionally a bank made its decision based upon asset value, cash flow, updated financial information (business and personal--which they can require pursuant to their loan agreements and personal guarantees), or credit underwriting standards. Now it is simply done arbitrarily out of fear. The answer is: there is no legitimate answer.

Enter the Federal government's TARP 700 billion bailout. On September 26, 2008 former President Bush indicated: "It will help take pressure off the balance sheets of banks and other financial institutions. That will allow them to resume lending and get our financial systems moving again." Right. Many industry spokespersons were skeptical and now we know for sure that it has done nothing as far as filtering down to small businesses. Filtering is really the wrong word here since it has been absorbed anonymously somewhere into the vagaries of their balance sheets.

So who do you go to? Use Small community banks in your area or small SBA lenders who specialize in helping small businesses. The emphasis is on "small" institutions. The answer comes from simple economics 101. While the large banks are jumping on their corporate jets and getting out of that business for the indefinite future, the smaller ones are picking up the slack and seizing the market. And many of the smaller banks had more conservative underwriting practices. I was speaking with a senior vice-president of a small community bank in the south the other day and expected the answer of not making loans. He looked at me strangely and said no, they were still making loans. They were not affected by the sub-prime meltdown, namely not having a large number of toxic mortgages on the books. In fact, he was looking for more business.

Does that mean that all small community banks are opening the floodgates to small business loans?. Of course not. But my suggestion is to contact at least five of them in your area in person and get to know the credit managers. C'mon now, remain positive. You'll be surprised at the results. In the next article I will discuss the pointers of how to successfully present yourself to a banker.

Sue Malone
442 Diablo Road, Suite 137
Danville, CA 94526
Email: info@StrategiesForSmallBusiness.com

Sue Malone is a small business advocate and founder of Strategies For Small Business, a company devoted to providing SBA Loans for small business owners, whether as start-ups or for the expansion needs of existing businesses. For six years she has been the nations #1 provider of SBA Community Express Loans, having funded over 25,000 businesses in all 50 states. For a free loan consultation or for more information on the programs, visit our website at: http://www.StrategiesForSmallBusiness.com Or call (925) 899-8449.

©2008 Strategies For Small Business. All rights reserved.

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Are you in need of a new credit card but don't wish to make a deposit as is often required? Finding credit cards for bad credit with no deposit required can often be difficult, but if you know where to look there are offers that can help you avoid putting money down as collateral. Let's explore some of the basics on how to find these credit cards and how to avoid a deposit.

When it comes to credit cards for people with bad credit there are a couple options that are traditionally offered, and it is important to know the difference to avoid any up front deposits for approval. Generally, when your credit rating is extremely bad, you are reduced in options to either prepaid credit card offers and bad credit cards. Let us explore the difference between the two and find out where to find the best offer for your situation.

When searching online, prepaid credit cards for bad credit are a very common program that are easy to get approved for and do not require much in the way of a good credit history. These prepaid credit cards can provide easy approvals because they require you to fund, or deposit, cash into the account as collateral into the account before you are able to use them. These card offers are also sometimes called secured cards because of the requirement of up front deposits to offset the risks.

Some consumers stop their search for credit cards for bad credit with no deposit required right there, thinking there are no other alternative programs offered.

With a more in depth search one can also find that there are bad credit cards that offer programs that will fund that deposit directly from the credit line you get approved for, thereby making them no deposit credit offers for bad credit. Let us look at how these offers work.

These no deposit credit card offers will approve you for a credit line and instead of requiring a deposit will begin your credit line with this amount deducted from your total credit limit. In this way they can offset the higher risk of approval but still provide you with a credit card for bad credit with no deposit required. When faced with few other available options, this program can often provide the second chance required for you to reestablish a good credit history.

In summary, to find the credit cards with no deposit, you need to confine you search to programs that offer unsecured credit lines for people with bad credit. Secured cards and prepaid cards inherently require the deposit you are looking to avoid. Remember to maintain on time payments with your new credit card as there is no substitute for improving your credit score and the benefits that come from your rebuilt good credit history

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Do you know the difference between good and bad credit debt? Most everyone seems to think that all debt is bad, but that is not always the case. In fact, there are some instances where good debt can actually help your financial situation.

The differences between good debt and bad credit debt will affect every loan you get and can even make the difference in getting a new job. Here are a few examples of what determines good debt vs. bad credit debt.

Good Debt

Good debt includes anything that is too expensive to pay cash for but is still something you need. Buying a home is an example of taking on good debt because you need a place to live.

Most mortgages have lower interest rates compared to high interest debt like credit cards. As long as your monthly payment is within your budget, a mortgage gives you an excellent credit reference.

Financing a car is another example of good debt especially if you plan to drive it after your loan payments have stopped. The key thing to remember is shop for the lowest interest rate possible.

Sometimes taking out a home equity loan makes sense to pay for a car because the interest rate is lower than an auto loan and the interest is tax deductible.

Having good debt and making payments on time gives you a good credit rating. That good rating allows you to borrow more money at better interest rates and can possibly help your financial position.

Bad Credit Debt

Bad credit debt is any form of debt with a high interest rate for things you really don't need. An example would be to charge an expensive vacation on a credit card that you can't really afford.

The worst form of bad credit debt is credit card debt because it carries the highest interest rates. It's easy to over extend yourself with credit cards and it is by far the way most people acquire bad credit debt.

The quickest way to recover from bad credit debt is to pay credit card debt down or pay it off completely. The best way to pay credit card debt down is start with the highest interest rate card first. Then, pay on the debt with the next highest rate until you have paid off all of your credit card debt.

Bad credit debt can also happen if you are continually late on paying back borrowed money or you don't pay it back at all. Once your credit rating is affected in a negative way, it will hurt you financially.

Bad credit debt can keep you from qualifying for loans, credit cards and may even hurt your chance for new employment. Even if you could qualify for a loan, it would be at a higher interest rate than if you had good credit.

The smartest thing you can do is to pay your credit card debt off as quickly as possible to avoid paying the high interest. While good debt will help you financially, bad credit debt will have the opposite affect.

In today's world it's next to impossible to live debt-free so it's important to know the difference between good and bad credit debt.

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Business Credit Card

Accessing a reliable line of credit is extremely important for any business, big or small. It is for that reason, and many others that we will discuss in this article, that make it imperative that you choose the very best business credit card that you can find.

For many business owners credit plays a vital role in the day to day operations of their business. Without it they would cease to function. Of course, when we speak of credit we are looking to receive the lowest interest rates possible. Not only that but we also want to make sure that the line of credit is large enough to meet our financial needs.

That is why it is so important to take the time to shop and compare the offers available. It should be noted that while there are still quality business credit card offers available, there are not nearly as many as there were just a few years ago because of the poor economy.

With this in mind you should know that finding the best business credit card to fit your company's financial needs is a matter of knowing where to look and what to look for. It is suggested that the business owner uses a reputable comparison website to easily compare the features and benefits of the various offers.

In addition to interest rates and credit line the prospective cardholder also is going to want to look at rewards programs and discounts. Many issuers will offer their account holder's incentives to use their cards in the form of rewards and discounts on such things as office supplies, travel, gas and other goods and services used in the course of doing business.

For some companies employee cards are also important. Employers can monitor and control spending by setting limits on the cards given to their employees. Business credit cards are also an outstanding way to track expenses and get daily updates on account activity.

Some of the best business credit cards will also have a representative available for the business owner to speak with if and when they should need assistance with their account. This can be an invaluable asset and can greatly benefit a company, especially when time is of the essence.

All of the major banks and financial institutions offer business cards including American Express, Discover, Visa and MasterCard. It is suggested that you take the time to identify your specific needs and then match up those needs with the appropriate offer.

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Credit cards have long been a popular form of purchasing items on a "chargeable" or borrowed term. Let's look at some of the advantages and disadvantages.

The advantages of having a credit card are:

1. Security, since one does not have to carry a large amount of cash to purchase certain items.

2. Convenience. In case one has to purchase an item that is immediately needed (and is out of cash), these can be purchased using a credit card

3. Cash advances. Purchases that require cash payments may still be accommodated by the credit card through the cash advance feature. This works like a regular ATM transaction (with of course a corresponding interest rate)

Disadvantages

1. Interest rate. Unlike purchasing with cash, credit card charges come with a corresponding interest (unless paid before the due date). The consumer should be aware of the various interest rates offered by the different credit card companies. One has to choose the mode of payment (plus the interest rate) that would best suit his or her capacity to pay.

2. Overuse. A consumer tends to purchase items that are not really needed or included in their budget if they have a credit card that is ready to use.

3. Annual fees. Whether one chooses to use his or her card, after activation, annual fees will be charged.

4. Other charges. A delay in the payment during one billing period would incur you additional charges.

Credit card online approval usually is far easier than manual applications that require various forms to be completed before it can be processed. The company likewise is more likely to receive your application on a shorter period of time as compared to snail-mailing your forms.

For a faster credit card online approval, take into consideration the following:

1. Do not leave any unanswered line, especially those marked with a red asterisk.

2. After completion of the online application, immediately send either through email or facsimile the additional requirements needed.

3. Take into consideration that credit card companies prioritize applications of the following group of people:

- married couples

- persons with a mortgaged house or car

- persons with several dependents

4. Choose credit card companies that have a promotional offer in the application process, chances are, promos are offered due to low application rate, thus prioritization your entry is a sure shot.

The logic here is that the more obligations an applicant has, the more they are likely to use the credit card, which equivalents to higher earnings (through interest charges) on their part.

Gregg Hall is a consultant for online and offline businesses and lives in Navarre Florida. Get your credit card at http://www.checkingaccountalternative.com

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Times are hard, the economy is in a downward turn and people are struggling to get credit. None of this is a secret.

So anyone starting a company in this economy is going to have it tough. That is not to say it's not worth it, I am going through the process of setting up a business myself at the moment. But it is something that needs taking into consideration.

But with the credit crunch effecting so many potential entrepreneurs where is is someone looking to start their own company supposed to turn if they have bad credit? Bad credit won't just affect start up business loans but even something as basic as starting a bank account.

Thankfully it is still possible to open a business bank account in the UK if you have bad credit. The Royal Bank of Scotland and the Natwest banks have both opened 'basic bank accounts' (known as Foundation Accounts) for those who are looking to start a company but have bad credit.

Although not available to anyone with a history of fraud or anyone declared bankrupt these accounts can be a god send for anyone looking to start their own company and who have a history of failing credit checks.

The accounts provide access to cheque books, debit cards, standing orders and direct debits. They will not include access to any lending facilities, but for anyone who has been struggling to get a business account and who don't fancy paying for a specialist company to set one up for them should get good mileage from these accounts.

There are other options, as I mentioned there are companies who specialise in setting up bank accounts for companies with owners who have a bad credit rating. How they work I am not sure, but I do know they charge a fee for their services.

And we all know that when you are starting a company every penny counts, and so does having a business bank account if you have bad credit.

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You can obtain your three credit reports for free several ways. Let's look at the method that would be best for you and then I will help you clean bad credit.

You can get all three for free from the major credit bureaus, Experian, Equifax and TransUnion. Except they will not provide your score.

Many sites on the web will give you a trial period for a free credit score and report. The three major credit agencies control most of these. The only problem is you will only get one report and score but will need to pay for all three. One possible way around this is to sign up for each individual agency for a free trial, get each report and score then be sure to decline your membership or you will be charged for all three monthly charges. Now you have all three reports without paying a penny.

If you gave a creditor permission to pull your credit you can request your scores from them. If you currently know your scores or can use this method you can request your three reports by requesting them from the credit agencies. The simple 3 ways for this is:

o Go to the AnnualCreditReport website and request them here as it is the only official site sponsored by the 3 major credit bureaus.

o A PDF request form is available at the Federal Trade Commission website to fill in, then mail to Annul Credit Report Request Service, P.O. Box 105281, Atlanta, GA 30348.

o Or call 877-322-8228.

If your score is needed with the three credit reports you can go to the many different web sites that offer a free membership for a limited time. After receiving all three scores stop your memberships before having to pay for three monthly charges.

Improving credit; make your payments by their due dates, decrease balances, seek a increase in credit lines and avoid their usage, and do not seek more credit.

Cleaning poor credit; examining the three credit reports find any errors, entries that are duplicates, and anything over 7 years old, 10 years for bankruptcies. Send these and letters of explanations with any information to help your cause to the credit agencies.

You now have the information needed to help you improve credit and clean credit using your three credit reports.

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I launched a credit cards reward website in August 2006. I have a background in the finance and banking industry where I have worked for the last several years. My experiences there have exposed me to a variety of credit circumstances. Many of my clients are able to benefit from the use of a cash back credit card by using it in place of paying cash. My website features a large variety of reward credit card categories. Many of my experiences I share in articles I write that relate to helping people improve their credit and receive advice to manage their credit.

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