Small Business Lenders in Fairbanks, Alaska

Local Fairbanks Lenders

Without further adieu, here's our list of small business banks in Fairbanks.

Other Lending Resources for Fairbanks Businesses

This is a list of banks outside of Fairbanks, Alaska that have provided SBA loans to Fairbanks businesses. Some of these may be national banks with local branch locations.

Business Loan Advice for Fairbanks Businesses

Before contacting lenders to get a bank loan, you will need to determine exactly what size loan you will be asking for.

You need to be able to clearly introduce your business to the banker, explain how much you want to borrow, walk the banker through the planned use of proceeds, and show how you plan to pay the money back to the lender.

Being able to present a well-written business plan is essential. If the financing is to for an existing business, you should also have financial statements covering the last three years. In addition, you should itemize what collateral you have available to secure 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 stocks and bonds that you might own or life insurance policies. 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. 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.

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