Performance Funding Group - Accounts Receivable Financing

By Lou Wallace

Historically a first tier lender has been an institutional lender such as a Bank or similar company which falls under the regulatory agencies such as the FDIC or Federal Reserve.  The rates of interest they charge are almost always tied to Prime, or to the Libor rate of interest.  The interest charged is at quoted rate plus a factor which can be as high as 4%.  An example would be if the rate was agreed to be the prime rate, you would take that rate and add 4% to it which would get you your annualized interest rate.  Read the rest of this entry »

By Lou Wallace

One of the largest differences between Asset Based lenders and Banks is the use of credit scoring.  Banks credit score everything they do when it comes to granting credit.  Bank loan officers must determine by credit score whether they will take the next steps to look at an extension of credit for a company.  If a company or its owner does not score within the range established by the Banks loan policies the business loan is rejected.  Read the rest of this entry »

By Lou Wallace

This seems to be a question a lot of small businesses are asking themselves these days.  The simple answer is yes.  While most of the Banks are obviously experiencing financial problems, others are not and there is money available for small businesses.  Most small businesses feel they need to deal with conventional Banks.  This does not present a problem in good times for most small businesses but is an absolute challenge in an economic atmosphere like we are experiencing today.  Banks tend to be fickle and swing the pendulum from loose credit to no credit very rapidly.  When times are good banks love small businesses but let times get rough or let the small business have any type of financial glitch and the Bank is no longer a friend.  They all preach relationship as long as it is one sided Read the rest of this entry »

By Andrina James

If you wish to keep a steady flow of cash and fulfill the daily financial needs of your business, then opt for a business cash advance. This is a new way of funding short-term monetary needs. Forget the traditional business loans. They are risky and difficult to get. Greet the new borrower-friendly cash advance of America! Read the rest of this entry »

By Edwin De Leon

Restaurant funding is not so easy for restaurateurs, but a financial loan consultant can be more helpful to you then someone that offers only a merchant cash advance. Read the rest of this entry »

By Gaston Castro

The Capital Access Network recently surveyed 276 small business owners in the fields of restaurant/hospitality, health/medical, retail, service, etc, all of which accept specific credit cards within their businesses. 87% of the surveyed business owners feel that access to a readily available line of credit is important, especially in today’s economy. And although 76% of those business owners still feel that banks are one of the most trusted sources of capital, 42% feel that it is important to have a back up plan, in case the bank does not come through. Read the rest of this entry »