These materials were prepared for entrepreneurs in Bellaire, Michigan who are interested in getting a bank loan.
Local Bellaire Business Lenders
To assist you in finding a small business banker, here's our list of small business banks in Bellaire.
Small Business Bank |
Recent SBA Loans |
Alden State Bank |
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Bay Winds Federal Credit Union |
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CB North |
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Citizens Bank |
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Banks that Lend to Bellaire Businesses
This is a list of banks outside of Bellaire, Michigan that have provided SBA loans to Bellaire businesses. Some of these may be national banks with local branch locations.
Bellaire Business Loan Advice
As a prerequisite to contacting lenders for a loan, you will need to have a specific plan.
You need to be able to clearly introduce your business to the banker, explain how much you want to borrow, describe what the money will finance, and show how you plan to pay the money back to the lender.
A well-defined business plan is essential. If the capital is to for an existing business, you should also have financial statements covering the last three years. You will also need to discuss what collateral you have available to guarantee the loan. Collateral is relevant because banks always
want to be prepared for a worst-case scenario in which cash flow from the business does not meet your projections.
If the business has few assets, you will likely be asked to to guarantee the loan with your personal assets, such as the equity in your home. The banks will check on your personal credit history in any case, so hopefully you have good credit history
-- you may want to get a copy of your credit history prior to meeting with the banker.
Many of the banks in our list participate in the financial assistance programs available through the SBA. Prior to visiting local banks, you may want to get up to speed on SBA loans programs to see if you qualify. SBA 7(a) loans, SBA 504 loans and SBA disaster assistance loans may be available to you.
Gaebler.com Advice on Raising Money
Take the time to learn as much as you can about Raising
Money. To get started, we suggest you read
How Equity Dilution Works.
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