Help With Working Capital
I live on ssdi and started a small worm farm business but my credit score is under 600, how do I get help with working capital? So I'm a single woman in her 50s, I live on a fixed income, with mediocre credit. How do I get working capital or funding for my business to increase it and expand.
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I don't know how much you'd like to borrow, but a Kiva loan may be an option for you. These are online crowdsourced microloans of $1,000-$15,000. so you'll need to develop an online profile and story, but they are 0% loans for 3 years and they don't rely on a credit score. Lenders are people like you and me who loan as little as $25. When you get to the online platform, you'll have access to nearly 2 million lenders worldwide. Some communities, like southern Arizona, have Kiva Hubs, that provide assistance to borrowers throughout the application process. I don't know if your community has one, though. If not, simply go to Kiva.org to check it out.
Generally Banks (SBA) included will not lend on a start up without substantial collateral. Beware of "hard money lenders" looking for assets. Within our financial practice we aid and assist clients buying and selling businesses. Typically those willing to sell you money are looking for assets they can attach or property they can lien. Always be careful with these types of folks. Others will attempt to lend you money on credit card financing at interest rates that are in the 20% + range. Without substantial time in business along with a business track record it is very difficult to get a loan on working capital. You would need to have several years of tax records, consistent business income and a proven track record of profitability. We structure sales and mergers of businesses and people assume they can run out to a bank and borrow the money to buy a business, unfortunately, unless you have something the lender can take if you fail there is not much to lend on. Many business people who "fall into" a business either with luck, something left to them, or starting as a hobby rarely run the business like a business and more like a cash register. Failing to properly structure the business i.e. C Corp, S Corp, LLC etc and take payroll as opposed to just taking money out of the register. Payroll is an indicator of an actual business and then you can value the business based on owner interest and income. Hope that helps.
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I would be happy to see if I could do anything. I can't make any promises on this one. Credit score is not an issue. I need more details. [email address]
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