We wrote this article for entrepreneurs in Lynchburg, Tennessee who are interested in getting debt financing.
Local Lynchburg Lenders
Without further adieu, here's our list of small business banks in Lynchburg.
Business Loan Providers for Lynchburg Businesses
This is a list of banks outside of Lynchburg, Tennessee that have provided SBA loans to Lynchburg businesses. Some of these may be national banks with local branch locations.
Lynchburg Business Loan Advice
Prior to meeting with 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, describe what the money will finance, and show your ability to pay the money back to the lender.
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. 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, you will likely be asked 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 the banks in our list participate in the financial assistance programs available through the SBA. 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.
Gaebler.com Advice on Raising Money
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Money. To get started, we recommend you read
Getting a Small Business Loan.
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