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Afton, Iowa Business Loan

 
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Looking for a Afton, Iowa small business loan? We were annoyed by how hard it was to find city-specific small business lenders so we created this page just for you.

This article is written specifically for entrepreneurs in Afton, Iowa who are interested in getting a small business loan.

Local Afton Banks

Without further adieu, here's our list of small business banks in Afton.

Small Business Bank Recent SBA Loans
First National Bank - Afton Branch  

Other Lending Resources for Afton Businesses

This is a list of banks outside of Afton, Iowa that have provided SBA loans to Afton businesses. Some of these may be national banks with local branch locations.

Small Business Bank Recent SBA Loans
Capital One
Mclean, VA
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Afton Business Loan Advice

Prior to meeting with banks for a loan, you will need to determine exactly what size loan you will be asking for.

You need to be able to clearly explain your business, explain how much you want to borrow, describe what the money will finance, and show your ability to pay the loan back to the bank.

A well-defined business plan is is critically important. If the financing is to for a going concern, you should also have financial statements covering the last three years. You will also need to discuss what collateral you have available to guarantee the loan. Collateral is relevant because banks always want to be prepared for a worst-case scenario in which cash flow from the business does not meet your projections.

If the business has few assets, you will likely be asked to to guarantee the loan with your personal assets, such as stocks and bonds that you might own or life insurance policies. The banks will check on your personal credit history in any case, so hopefully you have good credit history -- you may want to get a copy of your credit history prior to meeting with the banker.

Many of the banks in our list participate in the financial assistance programs available through the SBA. Prior to visiting local banks, you may want to do your homework on SBA loans programs to see if you qualify. SBA 7(a) loans, SBA 504 loans and SBA disaster assistance loans may be available to you.

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