Business Loan Basics

Be more prepared and confident to apply for the loan you need at the lowest rate you can get

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Last Updated: 2022-04-25 09:04:18 English Course Type: Self Learning

How to get the lowest rates you can
How leverage (i.e. borrowing) magnifies your returns - and risk
When a loan is right for your business
The right types of loans for your business
Explanation of common business lending words
Documents you’ll sign and what to pay attention to

Business loans are a vital source of funding for small businesses. The process can seem complicated and difficult. Let me give you the basics to be more prepared and confident to get the loans you need.

Some of the major topics include:

Determine whether loan funding is right for you with easy ratio analysis and cash flow projections to help
How leverage (the use of borrowed funds) magnifies returns but increases risk. Many business owners chase profits and end up bankrupting their companies. I’ll show you how to avoid this.
Where to get business loans. There are many options you may not know about. I give an overview of the Small Business Administration (SBA) loan programs.
Key loan components like how interest is calculated, types of fees, and the multiple terms that can be structured into a loan.
How to prepare for the application process.
Ways to reduce the interest rate on your loan. I’ll give an overview of the application process and the documents lenders frequently request.
How lenders decide whether to approve a loan. Knowing this increases your chances of being approved.
Key documents that are signed at loan closing are described, and the importance of each. I’ll point out important clauses to pay attention to in these documents.

You also get access to worksheets, templates, and guides to improve your chances of getting the right loan at the right price. You get the following:

7 Ways to Get the Best Loan Pricing You Can. This has tips on how to lower your interest rate.
Key Metrics Worksheet: Enter five numbers in a worksheet to calculate a couple of key metrics that estimate if you’ll have enough cash over the next year.
Cash Trends Worksheet: Identify trends in your cash flows and how loans can help smooth out your cash flows.
Lending Term Glossary: Translate “banker-speak” into words normal people use.
Checklist of Documents to Prepare: What to have ready for a faster loan application process.

I’ve seen the good, the bad, and the ugly of business lending. Let me show you the good and how to avoid the bad and ugly. I have served as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Director of Operations, and Senior Vice President of Finance at lending institutions over the past 20 years. I've been on loan approval committees, approved pricing on large loans, and had a collections department report to me. This course is filled with tips learned over those years.

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Small business owners
Entrepreneurs
Accountants
Business Managers

Section 1 : When and Where to Get Loans 7 Lectures 00:34:10
Lecture 1 :
Introduction Preview
Lecture 2 :
When to Get a Loan
Lecture 3 :
Activity: Your Metrics
The workbook in the lecture resources allows you to quickly calculate your current ratio and quick ratio. It also has a worksheet to do a trend analysis of your past cash flow. Your past cash balances are graphed out to easily see cash flow trends.
Lecture 4 :
Activity: Cash Flow Projection
Lecture 5 :
Leverage: Magnifying your Returns - and Your Risk
Lecture 6 :
Where to Get Loans
Lecture 7 :
Cash Flow Projection: The gold standard for estimating your future cash needs
Section 2 : Loan Terms, Interest, and Fees 5 Lectures 00:26:02
Lecture 1 :
Helpful Glossary of Loan Words
Lecture 2 :
Principal and Interest
Lecture 3 :
Loan Terms
Lecture 4 :
Types of Loans
Lecture 5 :
Fees
Section 3 : Getting the Best Pricing and the Application Process 7 Lectures 00:36:37
Lecture 1 :
The Application Process: Navigating the Maze
Lecture 2 :
Checklist of Documents to Prepare
Lecture 3 :
Getting the Best Pricing You Can
Lecture 4 :
7 Ways to Get the Best Loan Pricing You Can
Lecture 5 :
Underwriting: How lenders determine if you qualify for a loan
Lecture 6 :
U.S. Government Loan Programs
Lecture 7 :
Loan Documents: Know what you're signing and what to pay attention to
Section 4 : Where to Go From Here: Next Steps to Take to Get Your Loan 2 Lectures 00:02:48
Lecture 1 :
Where to Go From Here: Next Steps to Take to Get Your Loan
Lecture 2 :
Bonus Lecture

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