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How hard is it to get a business loan to buy an existing business?

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A business loan is specifically intended to help you to grow or fund your business. Like all other loans, it involves the lending of funds which you then repay back to your lender with added interest.

A business loan comes in handy if you don’t have the extra funds to build your business yourself. Business loans also come with either a fixed or variable interest rate and can be either a secured or unsecured loan. You can use business loans for many different things, including expanding an existing business or even purchasing a new business. In most cases, it isn’t hard to use a business loan to purchase an existing business at all. 

Read on below to find out everything you’ll need to know about business loans, and what can be done with them.

Can I use a business loan to buy an existing business?

A business loan can be used for most aspects of a business. In most cases, it’s up to you which aspect of the business you use your funding for once it’s approved. This could be to purchase a business, improve your cash flow, rebrand, expand or pay off unexpected debts. Generally, it is not usually hard to use a business loan to purchase a business. 

That being said, it can be harder to qualify for a business loan than a home loan. This is because it’s much more difficult for your lender to get an understanding of your repayment capacity, as business finance can fluctuate month to month.

The different types of business loans

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  • Line of credit – As opposed to a loan, a line of credit is not one singular lump sum payment. Instead, it is an agreed-upon amount of credit from your lender that you can withdraw as you need it. In most cases, you only need to pay interest on the amount you use, instead of paying interest on the total sum.
  • Secured loan – A secured business loan requires you to use an asset that you have, such as property or existing business as collateral against the loan.
  • Unsecured loan – With this type of loan, you are not required to put up any collateral as with a secured loan.
  • Fixed-rate loan – Similar to other types of loans, a business loan can come with either a fixed or variable interest rate. A fixed-rate is set by your lender for a period of time, usually between one and five years.
  • Variable-rate loan – In a variable rate loan, the interest can be changed month by month at the discretion of your lender.

What do I need to apply for a business loan?

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Unlike regular personal loans, lenders will often require more documentation for a business loan application. You may need to have the following documents in order to apply for your loan:

  • Personal identification – such as a driver’s licence or birth certificate to prove your address and identity
  • Business verification – You will need to be able to prove your ownership of the business, and where it is registered to
  • Financial history – Your lender will generally want to see how strong both your personal and business finances are. They may need to see bank statements, profit and loss statements, and other financial documentation before they approve your loan.

Depending on your lender, they may require extra, or different documentation in order to approve your loan. It’s always best to check with your lender as you are applying so that you’ll know what you need to provide, and when.

Where does Tiger Finance come in?

With Tiger Finance, we can help to get you a loan in four easy steps. You will have a free consultation with one of our specialists, and we will tailor-make you a loan. We will negotiate with lenders on your behalf before you are approved.

We have helped countless Australians with both good and bad credit ratings to be funded for their dream business. We understand that lending criteria from other lenders are too strict, and can stop you from achieving your goals. That is wrong, and it should not hold you back.

How we can help

Our finance specialists can help you find the right business loan for your project. Business loans are a complicated topic, but we will find a loan that makes your dream project that much easier.

If you are one of the many Australians finding getting a business loan difficult, Tiger Finance can make the process simple and pain-free. Contact us today for your free initial consultation.

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