If you are hoping to get a small business loan and your business is based in Greenfield, Massachusetts, we've put together a list of local small business banks that you should contact.
Local Greenfield Business Loan Sources
To assist you in finding a small business banker, here's our list of small business banks in Greenfield.
Business Loan Providers for Greenfield Businesses
This is a list of banks outside of Greenfield, Massachusetts that have provided SBA loans to Greenfield businesses. Some of these may be national banks with local branch locations.
Business Loan Advice for Greenfield Businesses
Prior to contacting lenders for a loan, you will need to develop the specifics of your loan request.
You need to be able to clearly explain your business, explain how much you want to borrow, define how the money will be used, and show how you plan to pay the loan back to the lender.
Being able to present a well-written business plan is essential. If the capital is to for a company that is already doing business, you should also have financial statements covering the last three years. In addition, you should itemize 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, the bank may ask you to to pledge your personal assets, such as your individual retirement account or pension plan. The banks will look at your personal credit report 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 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.
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