Collateral refers to assets that a business owner pledges to secure a loan. Essentially, collateral acts as a safety net for the lender, ensuring they can recover their investment if the borrower defaults.
In the case of a secured business loan, the lender has the legal right to seize the pledged assets to recover the outstanding loan balance. Collateral
Buying an existing laundromat can be less costly and time-consuming than starting a new one from scratch. The purchase price can range from $18,000 to $3 million, depending on the location, size, and profitability of the business. While purchasing a laundromat requires a significant investment, it often saves you the time and expense associated with building a new facility.
Acquiring
Inventory financing is a specialized type of small business loan that helps business owners purchase essential inventory for their operations. It’s a form of asset-based lending (ABL) in which the inventory acts as collateral, reducing the risk for lenders. Inventory financing can also refer to using current inventory as collateral for business funding for other operations, such as working capital
Commercial loan interest rates fluctuate due to various factors, including economic conditions and shifts in the federal funds rate. Over the past several months, the commercial mortgage market has experienced some volatility as the Federal Reserve has adjusted the interest rate to control inflation.
As of January 10, 2025, the average interest rate for a 5-year commercial mortgage loan is
Some lenders offer business loans with EIN only, meaning they evaluate the business’s credit history rather than the owner’s personal credit. This approach benefits business owners who want to separate personal and business finances or have less-than-perfect personal credit. While not all lenders provide this option, alternative business financing providers and online lenders may consider applications based solely on business
Whether you’re buying a new or used truck, that’s a lot of capital to pay. Most small businesses or owner-operators can’t handle the cash flow interruptions of a new commercial truck purchase, especially when you need to expand your fleet of vehicles.
Commercial truck financing options could help you get the equipment you need when you don’t have the money
Small businesses in the fabrication, manufacturing, production, and construction industries depend on industrial and heavy equipment to keep their business running. However, new and used equipment is expensive, and most companies don’t have the capital for equipment purchases.
Many businesses finance equipment when they don’t have the funds to buy it directly. Equipment finance could help you get the machinery
As gym owners navigate equipment pricing, it is essential to maintain cash flow for other expenses. Whether it’s bringing in a top trainer to lead your spin class or expanding your marketing, you need working capital to cover the costs.
How do you supply your gym with top-notch exercise machines without burning through your money? Many gym owners turn to
As a dental practice, your first priority is patient care. But let’s face it – no one likes going to the dentist. Improving the patient experience requires cutting-edge dental equipment to ensure patient comfort.
Unfortunately, dental equipment is probably your most significant expense. Whether trying to replace older equipment or expand your practice, purchasing dental equipment puts a big dent
Many automotive repair businesses use various financing options to ensure they have the most reliable tools to service today’s demand. However, you want to get the best deal possible.
Equipment financing could be your solution, from independent auto repair shops to dealership maintenance and everything in between. How can your shop get new or additional equipment to support your equipment
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