Prepare to Be Loan-Ready Workshop

Applying for a small business loan goes better when you know what the lender will ask. This workshop explains how lenders make decisions and how to prepare before you apply.

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What you'll learn

Find out what lenders look for before you apply for a small business loan, including credit, collateral, cash flow, financial statements and the documents you'll need.

  • How lenders review a loan request, including the five C's of credit
  • Personal and business credit, and why they matter
  • Collateral, cash flow and how much you can borrow
  • Financial statements, projections and a business plan lenders will read
  • The documents to gather for a loan package
  • Loan options, including SBA-guaranteed loans

Who should attend

Startups and established businesses planning to apply for a loan or line of credit, now or in the next year.

After the workshop, you can meet one-on-one with a Miami Valley SBDC advisor, at no cost, to apply what you learned to your own business.

Save your seat

This workshop is free. Pick a date that works for you and register online. Questions? Call 937-210-9460.

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