We wrote this article for entrepreneurs in Ladysmith, Wisconsin who are interested in getting a bank loan.
Local Ladysmith Lenders
To assist you in finding a small business banker, here's our list of small business banks in Ladysmith.
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Community Bank of Ladysmith |
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Heritage Credit Union |
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Ladysmith Federal Savings & Loan Association |
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SBA Lenders for Ladysmith Businesses
This is a list of banks outside of Ladysmith, Wisconsin that have provided SBA loans to Ladysmith businesses. Some of these may be national banks with local branch locations.
Ladysmith Business Loan Advice
Prior to contacting banks for a loan, you will need to have a specific plan.
You need to be able to clearly explain your business, explain how much you want to borrow, describe what the money will finance, and show your ability to pay the loan back to the bank.
A well-defined business plan is an important prerequisite. If the bank loan is to for a company that is already doing business, you should also have financial statements covering the last three years. Bankers will also want to know 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 cash flow from the business does not meet your projections.
If the business has few assets, you will likely be asked to secure the business 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 these banks participate in the financial assistance programs available through the SBA. Prior to visiting local banks, 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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