We wrote this article for entrepreneurs in East Cleveland, Ohio who are interested in getting debt financing.
Lenders for East Cleveland Businesses
This is a list of banks outside of East Cleveland, Ohio that have provided SBA loans to East Cleveland businesses. Some of these may be national banks with local branch locations.
Tips for Getting a Business Loan in East Cleveland
Before meeting with lenders for a loan, you will need to develop the specifics of your loan request.
You need to be able to clearly introduce your business to the banker, explain how much you want to borrow, define how the money will be used, and show how you plan to pay the money back to the lender.
A well-defined business plan is essential. If the financing 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 you cannot repay the loan.
If the business has few assets, the bank may ask you to to pledge your personal assets, such as your individual retirement account or pension plan. 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 these banks are SBA lenders. Before meeting with the banker, you may want to read up on 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.
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