There are many different forms of loans available. Use your advisors to determine what form might be appropriate for your business.

  

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Short Term Loans

An example of short term financing would be a retailer involved in a seasonal business. He may borrow money for 90‑120 days, pay interest during that time, and then pay off the loan in full.

Line of Credit

The entrepreneur can borrow against it when needed, but repayment would be for a longer period of time.

  

 

 

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Factoring of Receivables

Here the bank controls the collection of the company's accounts receivable, either through direct deposit or through monthly loans as receivables are presented.

  

Debt vs. Equity

4Cs of Commercial Lending

  

 
 

Receiving Credit

This is not seasonal, but for businesses that are in up and down cycles, for example contractors. This type of loan should not be used for the purchase of assets.

Disruptive Financial Services

Banking as a Service (BaaS)

  

 
 

Long Term Loans

This would be used to buy assets (trucks, equipment, etc.). The repayment period is usually 3‑5 years. But typically, startup operations have paybacks of 5‑7 years.

  

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Combination of Long and Short Term Loans

This is called "the revolver that turns out". Typical uses for this type of financing would be a high growth phase company to help finance receivables or build up inventory. Loan is set up for repayment in 3 years, until the business levels out.

  

 
 

If you don't understand the terminology or jargon of the banking industry, ask the banker to explain. Find out exactly what you are getting into. The borrower should ask lots of questions.

Documentation Required to Process a Commercial Loan

Cash Flow Analysis

  

Language of Venture Capital

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After the Loan: Maintain Good Communication with the Bank

  

 
 

Establish a Good Credit Rating  ▪  Relationship Banking