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April 16, 2019
April 16, 2019
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Business owners often stress prior to submitting a request for new equipment financing. By the time we get an application we hear about all the things that has kept them up at night; personal credit score, business credit, seasonal or market slowdowns, lawsuits and ownership changes are among some of […]
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March 7, 2019
March 7, 2019
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It is well known that merchant capital loans are not inexpensive, often with rates in the teens and higher; but when emergencies hit, they come in handy. Getting capital from your existing equipment through a sale/leaseback also has its’ downside and will take some work by requiring certain documentation and […]
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August 21, 2018
August 21, 2018
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We see many business ideas which project earning many thousands or millions of dollars in sales revenue and sometimes at a very fast pace. Typically, a group of individuals working in a specific market with years of experience conceive of a way to improve a process and or create a […]
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May 23, 2018
May 23, 2018
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Applying for equipment financing or a working capital loan shouldn’t be like going on a blind date where you only tell the other person the best things about yourself and omit the not so stellar parts. The analogy for the application process should be more like running for public office […]
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February 28, 2018
February 28, 2018
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Solar financing requires a certain expertise and experience to get a project approved with all the benefits the energy user (offtaker) expects and deserves. Following is a summary of our longest solar finance programs along with standard shorter terms. Once we review a client’s financial status and approve, there are […]
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February 8, 2018
February 8, 2018
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The feelings some business owners have about interest rates, when financing equipment or anything for that matter can be equivalent to online dating or anything we engage in that we attribute to the measure of our self-worth – it runs that deep. Why don’t we measure up? Are we good […]
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November 14, 2017
November 14, 2017
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Here are some real tips and issues we encounter when reviewing and processing finance applications; if you can address these in advance the chances of going through the underwriting and approval process smoothly and with less stress will increase dramatically. 1) Check and ask how long your vendor has been […]
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September 12, 2017
September 12, 2017
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Here are some good reasons to go into debt on your new venture rather than pulling in investors and giving up ownership and some control. If you have a complex service then attracting investors and or partners which will also add a specific expertise to your operation can make sense […]
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August 7, 2017
August 7, 2017
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First US Finance showed off its flexibility by approving and funding a 1960 Piper Comanche aircraft for Tim Brown, a Texas resident and owner of Tim Brown Architecture LLC, within a very fast 2 week timeframe. Many lenders take much longer and are also limited by the age of the […]
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July 24, 2017
July 24, 2017
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Everyone wants a good deal; when it comes to finances, this is particularly true. When we part with our money we want to make sure we are getting a good value and not paying excessive fees or costs which we were not aware of. Surprises are the last thing anyone […]
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September 27, 2015
September 27, 2015
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A Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) is a great way for a company or non-profit organization to pay a fixed or controlled rate for power over a 15 or 20 year period. The PPA electric rate is generally significantly discounted compared to the utility rate for the same energy. The company […]
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August 4, 2015
August 4, 2015
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A “deal killer” in financing is one that stops the approval review process right in it’s’ tracks. The finance request is dead and the chances of getting approved are gone. The deal killers are clear and usually well defined but somehow businesses still submit applications with these killers on the […]
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July 21, 2014
July 21, 2014
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We have a new program for small ticket equipment financing which approves a client and funds a vendor the very same day. Approval decisions happen within 2 hours so you can use your new equipment right away. This is the fastest finance process in the industry! The Key Points include: Finance amount: […]
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June 13, 2014
June 13, 2014
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Some scenarios or questions come up on a weekly basis and this is a good opportunity to share them with you here. If you think of others, please let me know. GQAF – How fast can my finance move because we’re in a big hurry. Answer – Usually the pacing […]
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May 22, 2014
May 22, 2014
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Financing a solar system can be a challenge since end-users and developers strive to match finance payments to energy savings within a specific term of the loan. For certain projects, an Operating Lease or Tax Lease may be the best solution. The end-user doesn’t get to keep the tax credit […]
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April 27, 2014
April 27, 2014
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There is a little confusion over what “100% financing” actually means. Client and vendors sometimes think it’s financing without any upfront costs to the customer. If this were true then it would be called “no upfront cost financing” but this is not the case. 100% financing actually means that it […]
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April 14, 2014
April 14, 2014
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The question, “are you a direct lender?” pops up from business owners with the idea that being a direct lender is going to get you a better deal. People think “direct” means there are no middle men which will increase the cost of funds. Once you understand the process and […]
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February 10, 2014
February 10, 2014
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For a business, access to capital is the determining factor to whether a business will survive or fail, expand or become stagnant or take advantage of opportunities or let game-changing chances just drift away. This is no exaggeration since statistics clearly show that most businesses fail because they simply run […]
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December 19, 2013
December 19, 2013
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Asset Based Lenders (“ABL Lenders”) look to tangible collateral to support their loans. They are more flexible on cash flow and capital than traditional bank loans and will accept some losses and higher leverage than a bank. Higher rate (non-bank) ABL lenders can even overlook some (but not all) character […]
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