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Microloans: A Way to Get a Bad Credit Business Loan
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Who can apply
Start-up businesses, newly established businesses, home-based businesses and growing
businesses.
How much is available
The maximum loan amount is usually $35,000 with the average loan being $13,000. The
borrower may use the proceeds for working capital and acquisition of materials, inventory,
supplies, furniture, fixtures, machinery and equipment. Loans cannot be made to acquire land
or property.
Who provides the loans
Hundreds of microloan programs exist throughout the United States. Nonprofit agencies,
private foundations and the Small Business Administration (SBA) operate microloan
programs. The SBA does not grant microloans directly, they provide low-cost loans and
grants to non-profit intermediaries such as community economic development and microloan
centers nationwide which redistribute the funds to qualified small businesses. General lending
guidelines are established by the intermediary agency and all credit decisions are made on
the local level. Business owners will likely be required to submit a business plan. If you do not
have a business plan most intermediaries offer business planning courses and other training.
Terms, interest rates, and fees
The maximum term allowed for a microloan is six years. However, loan terms vary according
to the size of the loan, the planned use of funds, the requirements of the intermediary lender,
and the needs of the small business borrower. The rates will are between 8% and 13%.
Collateral
The community based intermediary establishes its own lending and credit requirements.
Some intermediaries may require some collateral but not likely. The business owner will be
required to personally guarantee repayment of the loan. A credit report is pulled on the small
business owner but it is not the only criteria considered. Bad credit business owners are often
approved with a solid business plan and business training.
Training and assistance
The intermediary is required to provide small business training and technical assistance to
the borrower, if needed. Small business owners may be required to complete a series of
training or a business planning course as a precondition before the loan application is
approved.
Where to apply
Small business owners should apply for a microloan in their community, city or county.
Microenterpriseworks.org can help you find a microloan in your area. While microloans are a
good source of funds for small businesses unable to borrow from traditional banks, it can be
cumbersome to obtain a microloan if training and business planning courses are required.
Another problem with microloans is that intermediaries distribute the loans in their own
communities and if you do not live in an area of an intermediary then a microloan may not be
available to you.
If this is the case you can research your State and local government agencies as an
alternative as some offer loans similar to the microloan program. A nationwide microloan
program with an online application is www.accionusa.org. Women business owners may
want to research an organization called "Count Me In for Women's Economic Independence".
This organization offers micro business loans for women entrepreneurs. www.countmein.org.
The microloan program may be the only alternative for small business owners and start-up
businesses. Microlenders are comfortable with the needs, experience, collateral or lack
thereof, small borrowers have and they provide a much needed service.
Start-up businesses, newly established businesses, home-based businesses and growing
businesses.
How much is available
The maximum loan amount is usually $35,000 with the average loan being $13,000. The
borrower may use the proceeds for working capital and acquisition of materials, inventory,
supplies, furniture, fixtures, machinery and equipment. Loans cannot be made to acquire land
or property.
Who provides the loans
Hundreds of microloan programs exist throughout the United States. Nonprofit agencies,
private foundations and the Small Business Administration (SBA) operate microloan
programs. The SBA does not grant microloans directly, they provide low-cost loans and
grants to non-profit intermediaries such as community economic development and microloan
centers nationwide which redistribute the funds to qualified small businesses. General lending
guidelines are established by the intermediary agency and all credit decisions are made on
the local level. Business owners will likely be required to submit a business plan. If you do not
have a business plan most intermediaries offer business planning courses and other training.
Terms, interest rates, and fees
The maximum term allowed for a microloan is six years. However, loan terms vary according
to the size of the loan, the planned use of funds, the requirements of the intermediary lender,
and the needs of the small business borrower. The rates will are between 8% and 13%.
Collateral
The community based intermediary establishes its own lending and credit requirements.
Some intermediaries may require some collateral but not likely. The business owner will be
required to personally guarantee repayment of the loan. A credit report is pulled on the small
business owner but it is not the only criteria considered. Bad credit business owners are often
approved with a solid business plan and business training.
Training and assistance
The intermediary is required to provide small business training and technical assistance to
the borrower, if needed. Small business owners may be required to complete a series of
training or a business planning course as a precondition before the loan application is
approved.
Where to apply
Small business owners should apply for a microloan in their community, city or county.
Microenterpriseworks.org can help you find a microloan in your area. While microloans are a
good source of funds for small businesses unable to borrow from traditional banks, it can be
cumbersome to obtain a microloan if training and business planning courses are required.
Another problem with microloans is that intermediaries distribute the loans in their own
communities and if you do not live in an area of an intermediary then a microloan may not be
available to you.
If this is the case you can research your State and local government agencies as an
alternative as some offer loans similar to the microloan program. A nationwide microloan
program with an online application is www.accionusa.org. Women business owners may
want to research an organization called "Count Me In for Women's Economic Independence".
This organization offers micro business loans for women entrepreneurs. www.countmein.org.
The microloan program may be the only alternative for small business owners and start-up
businesses. Microlenders are comfortable with the needs, experience, collateral or lack
thereof, small borrowers have and they provide a much needed service.
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Microloan programs provide small business loans to start-up, home-based, existing and
growing businesses. Small business owners seeking bad credit business loans may find a
micro business loan meets their needs.
growing businesses. Small business owners seeking bad credit business loans may find a
micro business loan meets their needs.
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Home-based business opportunities. Earn extra income from your computer.
Business Loan Sources
A little Creativity and al lot of determination can get you the money you need.
Bad Credit Business Loans
The funding sources may be limited for business loans when you have bad
credit but they are existent.
Building business credit can be accomplished regardless of your personal
credit history.
Business Opportunities
Home-based business opportunities. Earn extra income from your computer.
Business Loan Sources
A little Creativity and al lot of determination can get you the money you need.
Bad Credit Business Loans
The funding sources may be limited for business loans when you have bad
credit but they are existent.
More Resources
Microloans service entrepreneurs who need
financing assistance to start or expand their
business but cannot qualify for traditional bank
loans.
The amount you can borrow may be as little as
$1,000 up to $35,000. Hundreds of microloan
programs exist in the U.S.
Microloan programs can be operated by the
Small Business Administration (SBA), nonprofit
agencies or even private foundations. General
lending guidelines and credit criteria are
established by the individual microlenders.
financing assistance to start or expand their
business but cannot qualify for traditional bank
loans.
The amount you can borrow may be as little as
$1,000 up to $35,000. Hundreds of microloan
programs exist in the U.S.
Microloan programs can be operated by the
Small Business Administration (SBA), nonprofit
agencies or even private foundations. General
lending guidelines and credit criteria are
established by the individual microlenders.