Recent deal: Energy firm insulates working capital with a €50k boost

BusinessLoans.ie helped a building & retrofit contractor get a €50,000 working capital loan. They required funding due to soaring materials costs and reduced supplier terms. They had engaged their own bank who had suggested paying the balance of an existing loan first before they could assess the new application however, their CFO didn’t feel confident that approval on a new loan would follow, potentially leaving them in worse off position.

BusinessLoans.ie engaged a non-bank lending partner. They were approved and funded in days, with low paperwork requirements. The business owner was happy to have a more comfortable cash flow position and better cash purchasing power for materials.

Does your business want a fast finance quote? Call the BusinessLoasn.ie team on 01 55 636 55 or email hello@businessloans.ie.

Recent deal: Dublin scaffolding firm gets €300k equipment loan

BusinessLoans.ie is celebrating another successful loan. Our client was a large Dublin scaffolding business. They are very busy and experiencing good year-on-year growth. A purchase of €300,000 of scaffolding was required to service more contracts. Banks had been unhelpful. They also tried non-bank asset finance companies but scaffolding is considered unsuitable for hire purchase & leasing.

BusinessLoans.ie identified a non-bank lender who could quote them unsecured based on the strong performance of their accounts & bank statements. They were approved & funded quickly, at low rate on the €300,000 over a 3 year term. The business owner was pleased there was no early repayment penalty. If, during term, the company has excess cash reserves they can settle the loan and save on remaining interest.

Does your business want a fast finance quote? Call the Business Loans team on 01 55 636 55 or email hello@businessloans.ie.

Recent deal: A car valeting business gets a business expansion loan

BusinessLoans.ie is celebrating another successful deal. We helped a car wash & valeting business with a €35,000 unsecured loan. They had an opportunity to expand the business. A new location was available and they required equipment, new hires and a marketing budget. When they engaged BusinessLoans.ie they had been frustrated with the level of information required from their bank for a loan application. They felt they had a simple business and didn’t want to put together detailed business plans & financial modelling. They had a set of profitable accounts filed with the Companies Registration Office, a tax clearance certificate and healthy bank statements. This was enough information for our lending partner’s underwriting team to produce a fast finance quote. They were approved in days and were happy. Does your business need a loan? Call the Business Loans team on 01 55 636 55 or email hello@businessloans.ie today.

Recent deal: A roller blade business gets a €50,000 working capital loan

BusinessLoans.ie is celebrating another successful deal. Our client needed working capital. During the pandemic their main supplier was busy with HSE contracts and changed their payment terms. They had also found some new lucrative contracts but needed to supply favourable credit terms to their client. All-in-all this resulted in a strain on cash flow. They had made more plans to expand the business. A €50,000 requirement was identified. When they spoke with us they had tried their bank but the documents requests were too much to attend to and the business owner was time-poor.

With BusinessLoans.ie our client provided a quote at a low rate quickly and they had the funds in their account in days. Does your business need a fast finance quote? Email us at hello@businessloans.ie or call 01 55 636 55.

Rupert Hogan, MD BusinessLoans.ie talks finance on Dream:Reality podcast

Rupert Hogan, MD of BusinessLoans.ie had the pleasure of talking finance with Alison McMurtrie on Dream:Reality, the podcast providing practical tips for business owners & the challenges they face.

Alison runs Idunn Consulting and can help your business perform better.

Recent deal: A studio records a successful loan

BusinessLoans.ie is celebrating another successful finance deal. Our client was a studio specialising in live sports streaming, studio hire & localisation services. The business had been performing well, acquiring the latest studio equipment and completed a renovation. They now sported a world-class studio for their own use & to hire to corporates. They were awarded new contracts and needed €75,000 to service them. BusinessLoans.ie organised a fast finance quote at a great rate and they were happy. If your business needs a loan call us today on 01 55 636 55 or email hello@businessloans.ie.

Recent deal: Construction company gets capital for machines & projects

BusinessLoans.ie is celebrating another happy client. An Irish construction firm secured over €110,000 to assist with machinery & working capital for a new housing project. Their business performed well in 2021 but a payment they were expecting was delayed. This impacted their cash flow and planning for their next big job. The owner had identified a used machine at a bargain price. While it was in great condition, it was too old for many asset finance lenders to quote. Our unsecured lender was unconcerned with the age of the asset. The business’s accounts & bank statement performance were strong enough to make the lending decision without taking a charge on the machine. The business owner was able to draw down their funds in days and got a machine that will be of great benefit to their ground works for their new project. On top of this they have some additional working capital left over to assist until the first stage payment comes in, easing cash flow pressure.

Does your business need a loan? Email us at hello@businessloans.ie or call 01 55 636 55 for fast finance quotes.

Recent deal: A brewery gets ahead with BusinessLoans.ie

BusinessLoans.ie is celebrating helping our brewery client get an unsecured loan of €60,000 for business expansion. They have big plans to grow their business this year and need to get some new kit. Big equipment will be attained separately on asset finance. This first loan will help with smaller items and working capital.

If you’re in the brewing or distilling business you may be interested to know that bigger asset finance companies have specialist divisions dedicated to you. They need to have an in-depth understanding of the tools & kit of your trade; and they know the values of the equipment & machinery that goes in to a brewery or distillery, so they can accurately calculate your finance at the lowest possible rates.

If your business needs finance to grow in 2022 talk to us now on 01 55 636 55 or email hello@businessloans.ie.

Six tips for getting business loans from banks in 2022

Speaking with your bank about business loans can be tough as we continue with pandemic issues in 2022. It’s best to get all your ducks in a row beforehand. In the words Abraham Lincoln; “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” Here are some quick tips that may help:

1. Get expert advice. Your accountant or an experienced financial adviser will be useful here. If budget is a concern there are supports from your Local Enterprise Office, Enterprise Ireland & more.

2. Assess where your business is currently. Weigh up the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Many businesses are pivoting completely or you may just need to focus on a particular area that’s working right now.

3. Be frank with your bank. When you speak with a bank in black & white terms, more focused on the facts & figures you should find them most receptive.

4 . Fail to plan; plan to fail. Write it down in a budget with a clear, concise plan of action detailing realistic forecasts & projections. If there are many variables in your forecasting consider presenting a best-case & worst-case scenario.

5. Hard talk. Be ready for your conversation with the bank & for difficult questions. Have your answers prepared.

6. Consider alternative options. If you have tried your best with the bank but they’re not on board there are alternative business finance options that may work.

The BusinessLoans.ie view is to engage with your accountant, advisers or government agencies & prepare. If the bank declines you don’t give up. Ireland has many alternative business finance options. We can assist with fast finance quotes & we’re here for you 7 days. Email hello@businessloans.ie or call 01 55 636 55.

Recent deal: A kitchen renovation company & a covid loan

BusinessLoans.ie is celebrating another successful deal. It was for a kitchen renovation company that specialises in respray and restoration of kitchens, baths, worktops and more. During the pandemic restrictions they took a considerable hit to their business. Now they were busy. Like many in construction related industries they were enjoying a renewed uplift in bookings. The business wanted to update the fleet of vehicles, machines and have some working capital left over. A requirement of €100,000 was identified. When they spoke with us, they had already engaged with their bank. They found the requests for reams of documents too much to deal with; especially business plans and detailed financial modelling when their accountant was so busy with pandemic issues and filing deadlines. They were looking at alternative finance options that were faster.

BusinessLoans.ie identifed a loan quote under the Covid-19 Credit Guarantee Scheme with a non-bank lender. Our client was happy to only have to provide minimal documentation such as recent accounts, bank statements and a tax clearance certificate. They were approved & funded in days at a low rate and didn’t have to worry about a personal guarantee or early repayment penalty. Does your business want a fast finance quote? Get in touch today. Email hello@businessloans.ie or call 01 55 636 55.