These materials were prepared for entrepreneurs in Spencer, West Virginia who are interested in getting debt financing.
Local Spencer Lenders
To assist you in finding a small business banker, here's our list of small business banks in Spencer.
Business Loan Providers for Spencer Businesses
This is a list of banks outside of Spencer, West Virginia that have provided SBA loans to Spencer businesses. Some of these may be national banks with local branch locations.
Tips for Getting a Business Loan in Spencer
Prior to reaching out to lenders to get a bank loan, you will need to have a specific plan.
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 going concern, 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 you cannot repay the loan.
If the business has few assets, you will likely be asked to to guarantee the loan with your personal assets, such as the equity in your home. 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 the banks in our list 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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