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How to Borrow Money, Part 2
Debt Financing
Debt financing means borrowing money that must be paid back over a period of time, usually with interest. It can be a short-term: less than a year and a long-term more that a year. You do not relinquish any ownership rights by taking a loan and limited by obligation of paying a loan back with interest. This is why loan for new businesses usually secured by one or more of the following: owners personal guarantee, real estate, company assets, etc.
The disadvantage comparing to the equity financing is that you must make scheduled payments regardless of your companys financial situation.
Debt sources can be divided into two groups: non-professional such us relatives, friends, and employees, etc. and professional such as banks, credit unions, etc.
Financial Institutions, by themselves, traditionally provide short term financing for small and mid size businesses: line of credit, equipment loan, etc. Long term loans in many cases guaranteed by the Small Business Administration loan program that helps leverage out risk for financial institutions.
There are some pros and cons in both Equity and Debt Financing. The best capital structure will depend on many different factors. For more sophisticated cases I suggest to hire a seasoned Financial Consultant.
Points the borrower usually evaluates before you giving the money:
1. How good is your credit history
2. Do you a solid collateral
3. Will you be able to repay the loan
4. Does your management team have enough management experience
Your personal financial situation while starting a business
It is always a good idea to build your personal credit history. In the beginning your business does not have any credit history and lender will use your personal data to evaluate a loan terms. Order you personal report to see where you stand and check it for any unexpected errors.
Work with your personal budget. You need to understand that usually you will not be able to take any cash from new business for a while. Make sure that you have enough money to start you business venture and enough money to pay you bills until business will become cash producing.
Put together projections and classify your future business expenses. Some of the expenses will be one-time costs such as the fee for incorporating your business; some will be ongoing such as inventory, insurance, etc.
There are two types of expenses: variable such as inventory, sales commission, etc. and fixed such as rent, utilities, etc. If you feel that you do not have enough expertise to do budgeting and forecasting it might be a good idea to hire a professional to do that.
Yury Iofe, MBA
Universal Business Structured Solution
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Need a Loan But Have Bad Credit? Try No Credit Check Payday Loans
It seems today that almost everyone you meet is in some kind of debt. While a certain amount of debt can help you build your credit history, too much debt can damage your credit score and reduce your eligibility for many financial privileges such as decent credit card rates, loans, or even mortgages. Bad credit can definitely hinder your ability to get financial help when you need it most. In those trying times when an unexpected expense pops up, a quick and easy solution may be a no credit check payday loan.
No credit check payday loans allow almost anyone with a bank account and a steady job to apply for and receive a small loan. Usually, these types of loans come equipped with high interest rates, sometimes up to 25%, because typical payday loan customers are high rick customers for the lender. Additionally, these loans have short billing cycles, anywhere between 5 and 21 days. Payday loans are always scheduled due on your payday. However, it is easy to get a no credit check payday loan by simply logging online and filling out a short application. Usually, you will have your much needed funds the next day.
As long as you understand the risks involved in getting a payday loan, you can do so successfully. It is in your best interest to borrow only what you need, so carefully consider your options before choosing your loan amount. Furthermore, because payday loans do have such high fees associated with them, it is best to always pay the loan back in full on your payday. If you cannot pay the loan in full, always try to pay as much as possible to avoid falling deeper in debt. When you borrow responsibly, no credit check payday loans can definitely be a great financial support system.