Borrowing Responsibly

Loans are an excellent way to grow your business and protect it during lean times. However, when you take out a loan, you’re obligated to meet certain repayment conditions that could negatively affect your finances.

As a borrower, it’s essential to be responsible! Think about how the amount that you borrow will affect future finances, and how much you can realistically afford to repay.

Lenders want to be sure that they’re lending responsibly to someone who will pay back their loan on time–and in full–so when you apply for a loan, it’s important to show them that you’re capable of doing this. Here are some tips for making sure your business loans go smoothly. Here are some tips when you apply for loans:

1. Borrow only when you need to

2. Ask what the interest rate is and work out what this means for you.

3. Make your payments on time

Being a responsible borrower is not just about whether or not your business succeeds (although that’s important). It also means making sure that other stakeholders in your business can trust you to be honest and upfront about how much you’re borrowing and how you plan to pay it back. You have dreams, ideas, and plans. So do we. We share your goals because we’re part of the same story. So when you’re thinking about how much to finance your next idea with, it makes sense to choose a loan that’s fair for both you and your story.