It is been said that we are living in one of the worst economic time since the great depression. Banks are no longer lending like they used to. Money is tight, loans and credit lines are harder to come by. Retirement plans are down by up to 50% or more, and the government is looking to increase the amount that businesses and business owners must pay in taxes. There is no doubt that it is getting harder and harder for business owner like you.
If you’ve recently tried to get a loan or a line of credit from a bank, you know exactly what I am talking about. Even though you may have more money in your retirement plan than you’re looking to borrow, you’ll still have to; file an application with the bank, tell them exactly what you are going to use the money for, provide them with financial statements and possible audited statements on an ongoing basis, prove to them that you have the ability to repay, show them your past 3 or more tax return, provide them with a business plan, let them check your credit, put up some sort of collateral and still provide them with a personal guarantee.