Fundera

DECEMBER 28, 2019

That’s because banks don’t lend to many borrowers, especially since the 2008 financial crisis, so only the absolute most qualified borrowers with lots of existing experience in business, very strong credit, and a strong financial track record generally qualify. The main factors that lenders will evaluate are: Your credit score.

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Fundera

MAY 4, 2018

Since the 2008 recession, banks have cut down on lending to small business owners. And loan stacking is bad for lenders, too, who might lose out to other creditors if the borrower defaults. And if the borrower defaults, the presence of multiple creditors can make it difficult for each lender to get their money back. An example?

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Fundera

JANUARY 7, 2016

This alternative lending model helps meet the demands of an underserved group, especially after tightened lending standards that emerged in the wake of the 2008 Financial Crisis locked many small businesses out of the credit market. billion to $3 billion. Your EBITDA-to-long-term-debt is low.

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Fundera

OCTOBER 20, 2019

Get a handle on your personal and business credit scores. We’ll break down need-to-know accounting terms, how to handle your credit scores, how to apply for a business loan, and more—so that you’ll have all the information you need to manage your small business finances.

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

Get ready to learn about need-to-know accounting terms, managing your credit scores, applying for a business loan , and more so you can feel prepared for managing finances for a small business. Part 3: Get a Handle on Your Credit Scores. How to Manage (and Boost) Your Personal Credit Score.

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 17, 2018

Get ready to learn about need-to-know accounting terms, managing your credit scores, applying for a business loan , and more so you can feel prepared for managing finances for a small business. Part 3: Get a Handle on Your Credit Scores. How to Manage (and Boost) Your Personal Credit Score.

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Fundera

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

When we’re talking about secured SBA loans in particular, the government will guarantee that the intermediary bank will recoup the majority of the loan in case the borrower defaults—up to 85%—which clearly mitigates the bank’s risk even more. Why not go to the financial institution that knows you best? Construction Financing.

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Fundera

JUNE 22, 2016

If you default on your “loan” with a pawnbroker, your credit score won’t report it—but technically, this is a form of alternative lending. And then, in 2008, the Great Recession rocked the world. If it was tough for small business owners to access credit from banks before, then after 2008 it was nearly impossible.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2023

The Mortgage Slump of 2008 In 2008, a $200,000 mortgage would cost a monthly payment of approximately $1,200, excluding insurance and taxes. After the crisis of 2008, mortgage rates steadily declined. For example, borrowers with a 670 or higher credit score tend to qualify more easily for better mortgage interest rates.

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