{"id":4110,"date":"2022-01-25T13:09:28","date_gmt":"2022-01-25T19:09:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\/blog\/?p=4110"},"modified":"2022-05-06T16:15:17","modified_gmt":"2022-05-06T21:15:17","slug":"the-five-cs-of-credit-for-a-small-business-loan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.accrediteddebtrelief.com\/blog\/the-five-cs-of-credit-for-a-small-business-loan\/","title":{"rendered":"The Five C&#8217;s of Credit for a Small Business Loan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thinking about getting a small business loan? Familiarizing yourself with the five C&#8217;s of credit can help you understand the factors that lenders consider. 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.kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:10px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id_3b0af6-24 kt-accordion-has-5-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane_ce8039-0b\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\"\/><strong>#1 Character<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Character refers to your business reputation. Lenders look at this as an indicator of stability, responsibility, responsiveness and integrity. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/tykiisel\/2015\/07\/29\/small-business-borrowing-does-reputation-really-matter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lenders are interested both in your credit reputation as well as your professional reputation<\/a> within the industry and among consumers.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A business with a poor credit rating and a history of providing poor customer service could be at high-risk. After all, if the business isn\u2019t satisfying customers it could put the bottom line in jeopardy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lender will also consider the business owner\u2019s character and reputation. Major issues in the owner\u2019s past could be seen as character flaws that hurt the business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have a good track record of making payments on time and consistently have good reviews, your business character should perform well by the lender\u2019s standard.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane_eb325f-de\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>#2 Capacity<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Capacity refers to your ability to make payments based on financial performance. The lender will review past financial statements to determine if your projected future performance will support your loan. Your cash flow needs to be high enough to support current and future debts to pass the capacity review.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your capacity is too low for the lender, they may lower the loan amount. Alternatively, if your projected performance is high, they may offer you more money.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane_9e5ec2-21\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>#3 Capital<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Capital refers to the equity invested in the business by owners and stakeholders. Business equity is the value of your assets after deducting liabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Equity can include tangible assets like property, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable and petty cash, and intangible assets like trademarks, patents and copyrights.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane_1e1a07-05\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>#4 Collateral<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tangible business assets are considered collateral on your business loan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lenders will look at the amount and type of equity held by the business to determine if that equity is enough to secure the loan should the business fail to make payments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Should your business fail to make payment or default on the loan for any reason, this collateral can be seized by the lender as a secondary source of payment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane_aadbc1-78\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>#5 Conditions<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The conditions in a business loan refer to two things. First, conditions include the terms of the lending agreement such as principal, interest, fees and repayment terms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Conditions also include the economic climate in which the business is operating. The general economic climate is considered as is the state of a particular industry in which the business operates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If trends show a downturn in profitability for the business either generally or specific to their industry that could affect the lender\u2019s decision to make a loan. 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They may also give you important information that will help you approach the right lender.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Savvy investors will also consider the five C&#8217;s before putting their capital into a business. Knowing how your business measures up will better prepare you to get the funding you need.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 Questions to Ask Before Applying For a Business Loan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Am I Familiar with the 5 C&#8217;s of Credit?<\/li><li>Is my business in compliance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations?<\/li><li>Have I researched the current economic conditions in my industry?<\/li><li>Is my business model viable for the growth I hope to achieve?<\/li><li>What are my strengths and weaknesses as a business?<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You know your small business better than anyone else. 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