Credit Crunch – Not a Credit Freeze

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First of all, it’s a credit crunch not a credit freeze!

Sure, banks are more cautious about their lending, but when were they not? The reality is that the majority of banks are lending, and to remain profitable they will continue to lend to small business owners. Those that understand the situation are acting now!

“Buy low, sell high”

With the current economic low, it is the best time to get financing at a low rate, with lower-than-ever requirements. Big banks like Citi and HSBC are making their decisions based on business credit scores, not personal fico’s.

Personal guarantee is a promise made by an entrepreneur to personally repay company debts if the business defaults. It is a way for banks to protect themselves, while reflecting the seriousness of the business owner to repay debts. Without a personal guarantee, they are thought to not believe in their business and are high risk. Small business owners don’t want to provide a personal guarantee if possible. Even if they are diligent about repaying debts, some unforeseen catastrophe may happen preventing a loan payment. Then the bank seizes personal assets. Read more

12 Tips to Safely Borrow Money Online

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It is a toss up sometimes if our experiences are going to be pleasant or not. When borrowing money online, you must have some things in mind before you pick a lender.

A customer needs to be informed and ready to ask important questions regarding their transaction to safeguard themselves. There are a few quick and easy things you can do to ensure that your loan application goes smoothly and ensure that you are protected from fraud.

1. Is the Company Real or Just a Website?

Real companies will have a physical address listed on their website. This information should be easily found and not hard to locate at all. Be wary of post office box mailing addresses. Compare the address to a listing in the yellow pages online or call the phone number to make sure it is not fake.

2. Where Are They Located? Read more

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