Bank Loans: Page 6
When Seeking an SBA Loan, Remember the 5 C's
Banks analyze these five factors to determine whether to approve your small business loan application.
Money Talks: Alternative Financing Might Be Right for Your Business
Skipping the bank is now easier -- and more popular -- than ever.
Seeking Capital Online Instead of From a Bank May Be Your Startup's Best Option
Faster loan decisions and better terms are some of the reasons why.
Why Small Businesses Don't Want a Loan
The reason may be due to uncertainties caused by the financial crisis and how home values have fallen so much.
How to Write a Business Plan Banks Can't Resist
Here's what your business plan needs if you want startup capital from a bank.
Shark Tank Star Lori Greiner's 4 Money Rules for New Entrepreneurs
Drive, passion and determination don't pay the bills; money does. Here are the wise ways the 'Queen of QVC' saved cash as an early entrepreneur and how you can, too.
When Selecting a Buyer for Your Business, Don't Just Consider Price
Many variables enter the equation for a successful sale of a company. These are the key factors to weigh before you accept an offer and hand over the keys.
Need a Bank Loan? The 3 Big Obstacles for Small-Business Owners.
Banks are still struggling to return to the small-business market Here's what you need to know.
Puncturing the 3 Newest Myths About Small Business Loans
A new breed of online, nonbank lenders is using innovative technology, alternative data and fresh credit models to offer financing to modest companies.
5 Tips to Keep Cash Flow Strong
Owners often don't spend enough time estimating the projected arrival of various revenue streams while considering their deadlines to pay expenses. Here's how to apply the necessary dilligence.
Small Business Credit Still Not Back to Pre-Recession Levels
Despite the recent rise in the number of small business loans, small business lending still has not returned to their highs.
5 Things Investors Want to Know Before Signing a Check
Your absolute faith in your idea is not shared by investors but, if you see things as they do, you can persuade them.
Looking For Capital? Don't Forget About the Little Bank That Could.
A new report from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation shows that, despite massive banking industry consolidation, there are more community banks in the U.S. now than there were 30 years ago.
Keep an Eye on Your Commercial Loans
With mortgage rates on the rise, view some tips on how borrowing money from banks may be affected.
Has Access to Capital Really Improved for Entrepreneurs? (Infographic)
A look at the financing landscape for business owners, plus some tips for finding alternative funding opportunities.