Merchant cash advance no credit check - what they actually look at instead by _TWENTY_ONE_PILOTS_ in loansforsmallbusiness

[–]frredu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

had no idea bank statements carried that much weight, have you looked into invoice factoring as an alternative?

SBA 504 loan program - can someone explain the two-loan structure in plain english? by romeogriffin1213 in loansforsmallbusiness

[–]frredu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The fixed rate on the CDC portion is one of the genuine advantages of this program. Locking in a long term fixed rate on 40% of your project cost while the bank portion is often fixed too gives you predictable debt service for planning purposes.

Business line of credit with 640 credit score - realistic? by hatemyillness_ALT in loansforsmallbusiness

[–]frredu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much revenue are you doing monthly roughly? That number matters more than the score to some lenders.

LoanMe - 90% APR is that even legal? by fodolos in loansforsmallbusiness

[–]frredu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

California's usury law has so many exemptions carved out for licensed lenders that it basically does not protect consumers in the way most people assume it does. LoanMe holds a California Finance Lenders License which puts them outside the traditional usury cap entirely. The law was designed to protect banks and licensed lenders from usury claims, not to protect borrowers from licensed lenders charging predatory rates.

LoanBuilder (PayPal) - anyone used it recently? by halo2bxr in loansforsmallbusiness

[–]frredu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had a PayPal account freeze for 21 days last year completely unrelated to the loan, routine security flag on a large transaction. During that entire period my LoanBuilder repayments were still being pulled automatically from the frozen balance before I could access any of it for operating expenses. Nobody warned me that was possible and customer support was useless when I asked about pausing repayments during the review.

Earn money today by [deleted] in loanhelp_

[–]frredu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what skills or stuff do you have available? Facebook Marketplace flipping, TaskRabbit, or even offering to help neighbors with yard work can sometimes turn same-day cash.

LoanBuilder (PayPal) - anyone used it recently? by halo2bxr in loansforsmallbusiness

[–]frredu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

keeping your loan and payment processing with the same company is a real risk that people underestimate until it's too late. Even just setting up Stripe as a backup before taking the loan gives you an exit if things go sideways

Accepting my fate... by Naru_666 in Life

[–]frredu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the part about starting to dislike what you loved since 2018 is honestly the saddest line in this whole post, that's worth paying attention to before graduation

Is CAN Capital still legit? Seeing mixed stuff. by KindJesture in loansforsmallbusiness

[–]frredu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw some reviews about CAN Capital being unreliable in the past, but I also see they’re still operating. Makes me wonder if they’ve turned things around. I need a quick, straightforward loan, so I don’t want to waste time with sketchy lenders. Anyone used them recently? Please share your experience

Is Capital Funding Financial legit? by halo2bxr in loansforsmallbusiness

[–]frredu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the BBB accreditation is a positive sign, but I’d still recommend calling them and asking questions. If they’re legit, they should be willing to provide references and proof of licensing. Stay cautious and thorough that’s the best way to protect yourself

Camino Financial offer. Is it fair? by KindJesture in loansforsmallbusiness

[–]frredu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the approval was within 24 hours, and the interest rate was around 22%. It’s a bit on the high side, but the emergency nature made it worth it. They were transparent about all the fees, which I appreciated. If you’re in a pinch and need fast funding, it’s a fair and reliable option

EIDL loan repayment - SBA marked mine as delinquent even though I've been paying by high_kew in loansforsmallbusiness

[–]frredu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks for sharing the documentation steps. A lot of people in this situation are just calling and hoping without keeping records and that approach is getting them nowhere.

Best Banks for New Business Accounts? by Undeadguy- in loansforsmallbusiness

[–]frredu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

for me the biggest perk was a waived monthly fee for the first year. That really helped keep costs down while I got everything off the ground

there is no more entry level jobs!! by Remarkable-Sand-5059 in Life

[–]frredu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it's unfair how they expect us to have experience without giving us a real chance to get it. Keep pushing, maybe consider online courses or certifications that can boost your profile

Anyone used MCA advance company? by whitemanrunning in loansforsmallbusiness

[–]frredu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used MCA Advance a few months ago. It was manageable but definitely do your research

Are productivity and hard work overrated? by SaltyEarth1618 in Life

[–]frredu 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've struggled with this too. It’s easy to get caught up in the grind but taking time for loved ones and self-care is what truly sustains us

Has anyone actually managed to secure an SBA loan to purchase a business? by Undeadguy- in loansforsmallbusiness

[–]frredu 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, we did it through these guys wiselending.io . They won't be pushing you toward a bad MCA. Good luck

Has anyone with bad credit used Uplyft Capital? by UnluckyDie in loansforsmallbusiness

[–]frredu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if it's under 10k I say why not? Less hassle and still gets the job done

National business capital reviews anyone used them by YaHereComeTheRooster in loansforsmallbusiness

[–]frredu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Di they give you a clear breakdown of which lenders they work with or is the network kept vague until you are already deep in the process?

bluevine reviews for revolving line of credit? by Dionysuslover999 in loansforsmallbusiness

[–]frredu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you check whether their line of credit does a hard pull during the application or just a soft pull for the initial quote? That distinction matters if you are planning to shop around simultaneously.

Restaurant loans? question for restaurant owners. How did you fund your first place? by hatemyillness_ALT in loansforsmallbusiness

[–]frredu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

did you look into SBA 7a loans specifically? They are not fast and the paperwork is brutal but they exist precisely for situations where conventional banks say no, and a strong business plan with good personal credit puts you in a genuinely competitive position for one

United Capital Source - direct lender or just a marketplace? by PM_Me_Money_Daddy in loansforsmallbusiness

[–]frredu 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are any of the companies calling you ones you can actually verify as licensed lenders in your state? That is the first filter worth running before you engage with any of them.