Recent deal: Loan success with imperfect accounts

BusinessLoans.ie helped a long-established eCommerce business who required working capital to get past a rough patch. It left their accounts showing a loss and they were finding it difficult to get support from their bank. When we reviewed the information an angle was identified because they had healthy turnover on their merchant account and they were coming in to a busier time of year. A specialist merchant cash advance lender was able to quickly give indicative figures for their desired amount and within days the funds were in their account. The client was happy and they have comfort that the lender indicated they would be willing to support them again as cash flow improves in the coming months.

Does your business need working capital, funds to expand, renovations or for anything else? Call the BusinessLoans.ie team today on 01 55 636 55 or email at hello@businessloans.ie.

10 things to know about the Covid-19 Credit Guarantee Scheme

The Irish Government, through the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI) has given lenders access to cheaper funds to pass on to Irish business borrowers. The State is taking on 80% of the risk and the lender only 20%.

1. Generally no personal guarantees need to be signed by company directors for peace of mind.

2. Unsecured loans can be from €10,000 to €250,000.

3. Secured loans can be up to €1 million.

4. Terms up to 5 and a half years are available.

5. It’s not just banks who have access to the scheme. Agile alternative lenders do too.

6. Businesses can get new or used vehicles, machines and equipment on asset finance.

7. Businesses can use existing assets as collateral for a working capital loan.

8. Key eligibility criteria is a hit of at least 15% in turnover or profit due to covid.

9. There was €2 billion allocated and it’s due to end when the funds run out or at the end of 2021, whichever comes first.

10. BusinessLoans.ie has access to pillar bank quotes and non-bank quotes so you have more choice and the best deals.

BusinessLoans.ie can get your quotes organised. It costs nothing to get your quote built and see if your business is approved and at what rate. Often we can get you multiple quotes to compare with your accountant or financial advisor. Or if you’re still planning your finance requirements the Local Enterprise Office can arrange a free mentor. For bigger companies Enterprise Ireland has a Covid 19 Business Financial Planning Grant worth €5,000. We’re here for you 7 days on 01 55 636 55.

Recent deal: A funeral home with a working capital requirement

BusinessLoans.ie helped a funeral home get a finance facility. They had outlaid a lot on capital expenditure and the bank account was too low on working capital. A requirement of €100,000 over the next 24 months was identified. This would ensure they had steady cash flow and could safely build up their reserves again.

BusinessLoans.ie identfied an opportunity to get a loan under Covid-19 Credit Guarantee Scheme. This gave the business owner an excellent rate & comfort that he wouldn’t have to sign a personal guarantee. The financial controller had been considering a 12 month term but on hearing there was no early repayment penalty decided to go with a 24 month term and have the option to settle the balance of the loan during term to save on remaining interest if cash reserves are deemed sufficient upon review. They are confident in their forward planning now that they have secured financing.

If your business needs funds for working capital, expansion or capital expenditure talk to us. The Credit Guarantee Scheme is still available until the end of the year, or when the funds are gone. We’re here to help 7 days. Email us at hello@businessloans.ie or call 01 55 636 55.

Business loans for mergers & acquisitions in Ireland 2021

Now that we are exiting the worst of the pandemic many businesses are considering their options. Government supports have been propping up many, but behind the scenes there are zombie businesses. These are businesses very likely to fail without this support. Many businesses need to work on a health check & evaluation their operations right now. If your business is strong, has cash reserves and an ability to borrow you could engage in the growth strategy of distressed M&A. This can help businesses improve balance sheets, become more resilient & simply take advantage of good deals.

FINANCING M&A

For now, there continues to be low interest rates & government-backed loans on the market. However, this situation will not continue. Supports will dry up and interest rates will rise. BusinessLoans.ie can help you raise unsecured finance from the strength of your company performance; or if you have assets and need more we can organise refinancing to raise more. If you buy a new company we can see what loan quote options it has to ensure it has enough working capital.

THE BUSINESSLOANS.IE VIEW

There are opportunities out there and businesses can grow and save jobs. Preparation is key, especially if you’re buying a distressed business. Your accountant will be invaluable here; or there is free mentoring available from professionals connected with the Local Enterprise Office. You can get sound financial advice & a strategic plan. If you’re a bigger company Enterprise Ireland offers similar supports. If funding M&A is part of the mix we’re here to organise fast finance quotes on 01 55 636 55 or email us at hello@businessloans.ie

BusinessLoans.ie - Recent Retail Client Spotlight

We wanted to share the finance journey we’re having with one of our clients, a rural agri-retailer. They began as a startup loan enquiry & our contact in Bank of Ireland was initially able to help them out to get going. Then after six months in business; and transacting a lot using a card machine they had access to another loan based on the volume of sales they were doing. In the next year they got a top-up facility on that. More recently they had filed their second year of accounts with the Companies Registration Office. This milestone with profitable history gave access to a simple unsecured loan at a better rate and they took €50k to develop the business further. We expect to help them with loan quotes again later in 2021.

No matter what stage you’re at, pre-trading, early-stage trading or in business many years, we are happy to assist you with fast finance quotes. The rule of thumb is that rates can be higher when you’re early stage but in time, as you develop the business risk decreases. Depending on your industry there are niche loan quote options that can work too. Talk to us today on 01 55 636 55 or email hello@businessloans.ie