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How To Finance A New Business

Starting From Scratch: How To Finance A New Business

When starting a new business, there’s a lot to be excited about, but there are also many tasks to take care of. If you need financing, then one of the first things you’ll do is consider how to finance a new business. We will cover standard options, compare debt financing, equity, and mezzanine financing, and will answer some of the most frequently asked questions people have about financing a new… Read More »Starting From Scratch: How To Finance A New Business

Equipment Financing Guide

Equipment Financing: How It Works & What You Need To Apply

If your company needs improved equipment, or if you are starting out and you need to invest in equipment, this can be a significant financial hurdle to overcome. The good news is that it is possible to finance your equipment without using any other start-up funds or business funds you have.  What is Equipment Financing? Let’s start at the beginning: what is equipment financing? Equipment finance is a type of… Read More »Equipment Financing: How It Works & What You Need To Apply

Refinance Commercial Property

Should You Refinance Your Commercial Property?

Learn about the pros and cons of a commercial refinance. Is it time to refinance your commercial property? Do the pros outweigh the cons? As is true of any commercial property transaction, it all depends on the specifics of your property and what your goals are. We have compiled some of the basic information you need to determine if now is the time to refinance your commercial property.  There Are… Read More »Should You Refinance Your Commercial Property?

How To Value Commercial Property

How To Value Commercial Property

The Most Important Steps To Take When Valuing Any Kind Of Commercial Investment Whether you are buying or selling commercial property, it is essential to know how to value it. This involves understanding valuation terms, different approaches to commercial property valuation, the differences between commercial and residential valuation, and much more.  There Are Many Potential Approaches to Valuing Commercial Property There is no single way to accurately valuate commercial property… Read More »How To Value Commercial Property

How To Improve Business Credit Score

How To Improve Your Business Credit Score

The biggest mistake a company can make in improving their business credit score is assuming that the model they use to improve their consumer credit score applies to business scores. While there are plenty of similarities, there are also ways in which a business’s credit score must be handled differently.  What Is A Business Credit Score? Before you begin addressing what the score is and how to raise it, you… Read More »How To Improve Your Business Credit Score

Loan To Value Ratio Guide

What Is A Good Loan To Value Ratio?

You’ve read a million times that you want to have a good loan to value ratio, but that raises one big question: just what is a good loan to value ratio? And why does it matter so much? We will teach you what this term means, why it is important, how to calculate a loan-to-value ratio, and much more. Understanding Loan to Value Often referred to as LTV, the loan… Read More »What Is A Good Loan To Value Ratio?

How To Establish Business Credit

How To Build Business Credit (2021 Guide)

Here’s what you need to know about Establishing Credit For Your Business in 2021. The term “business credit” might sound intimidating, but it doesn’t have to. It is very similar to personal credit in that it is designed to reflect your company’s perceived ability to pay back loans per the contracts they agree to.  The major credit report agencies are Dun & Bradstreet, Experian, and Equifax. FICO also scores small… Read More »How To Build Business Credit (2021 Guide)

How To Get A Business Loan

How To Get A Business Loan (2021 Guide)

Whether you are part of a current business or an aspiring entrepreneur, it can be challenging to navigate business financing’s sometimes complicated waters. Though there are many types of business loans, they are vastly different, and each business benefits more from some than others. There is no question that a 2021 guide on how to get a business loan will look very different from a guide written just a few… Read More »How To Get A Business Loan (2021 Guide)

How To Buy Commercial Property

Investor’s Guide: How To Buy Commercial Property

Do You Want to Learn How to Buy Commercial Real Estate? Start Here for the Basics. Buying commercial property can be a fantastic investment – but it can also be a nightmare if not done properly. While there are no guarantees in the world of real estate, there are some steps you can take to greatly increase your chance of success. We’ve outlined the basics so you can buy with… Read More »Investor’s Guide: How To Buy Commercial Property

Guide Commercial Real Estate Loans

A Guide To Commercial Real Estate Loans In 2021

Find out how the commercial financing process works for investment property. If you’re looking to put your name on a piece of commercial real estate, lining up your financing is essential. You may have some experience with financing a property if you’ve purchased a primary residence or investment home before. However, commercial real estate loans occupy their own universe.  What Is a Commercial Real Estate Loan? A commercial real estate… Read More »A Guide To Commercial Real Estate Loans In 2021