When Term Loans Make Sense
Term loans are best suited for specific, defined purposes: equipment purchases, business expansion, real estate, or large one-time investments. They provide a lump sum with a fixed repayment schedule, which makes them predictable and plannable. However, they require stronger underwriting confidence than revolving products.
Preparation Is Essential
Term loan underwriting is more rigorous than credit card or line of credit approvals. Lenders want clean personal credit, consistent business documentation, strong payment history, and a clear use of funds. Many applicants get denied due to credit structure issues that could have been addressed beforehand.
Building Toward Approval
If you are not yet positioned for a term loan, the funding readiness system can identify what needs to be strengthened and in what order. Often, starting with other funding products and building toward a term loan produces better results than applying prematurely.
Next Step
Start with prequalification to understand whether a term loan is realistic now or if preparation steps should come first.
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