Monday, November 16, 2009

Be Very Careful With Your Business Credit

By Dirk Andersen

There are no guarantees when it comes to applying for a business loan. In these turbulent financial times, banks are being extra cautious. So even if you have extraordinary credit, you may still get rejected.

A common theme on the news is the economic turmoil caused by bad business decisions made by bank executives. The result is that many people who were counting on retiring are now left without their pensions and in some cases without a home. As a consolation though, many of the bank executives have sincerely apologized, but that may never be enough.

Are the lenders to blame or the borrowers? Often the blame can be placed on both as it takes two to tango. Bad lending to bad borrowers will more often lead to disaster.

A large loan may seem tempting but may lead to a lot more headaches if you cannot pay the loan back. Before you know it, you're credit score could be negative resulting in no more loans.

It is key that you borrow responsibly. Don't go overboard with borrowing and only take what you will need. In current times speculation is frowned upon and you will need to monitor your spending habits closely. Make do with what you have.

The concept of borrowing sensibly may seem trivial and boring, however it is what will help you to stay in the game long enough to see success in the future. Be sure to always look ahead when it comes to your business decisions.

You need to get out and get real business credit and stop using your personal credit cards as leverage. I can be the first to tell you that there is a lot of business credit available even in this awful economy. If you start leveraging your personal assets for your business though you could end up broke and homeless. Not to mention stressed out and separated from your family.

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