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Anonymous
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What to do?

Okay so here's the situation:

Personal FICO 730

Time in Business 9 months

We have 10.5k of debt in business credit cards and next month they start charging interest (the 0% intro ends). Rates are 18-20% which is steep, we got the cards when personal FICO was 670.

We've tried to get a Business LOC but the ones we've seen are asking 18% which is crazy, or requiring a minimum of 2 years in business.

I'm thinking of maybe getting a personal LOC at 8-10% for the 10k and just loaning my business the money. It only needs to be for 4-6 months then it should be PIF, but in the meantime at 20% I'm getting charged about $200 a month just in interest Smiley Sad

Any thoughts or alternatives?
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Anonymous
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Re: What to do?


@Anonymous wrote:
Okay so here's the situation:

Personal FICO 730

Time in Business 9 months

We have 10.5k of debt in business credit cards and next month they start charging interest (the 0% intro ends). Rates are 18-20% which is steep, we got the cards when personal FICO was 670.

We've tried to get a Business LOC but the ones we've seen are asking 18% which is crazy, or requiring a minimum of 2 years in business.

I'm thinking of maybe getting a personal LOC at 8-10% for the 10k and just loaning my business the money. It only needs to be for 4-6 months then it should be PIF, but in the meantime at 20% I'm getting charged about $200 a month just in interest Smiley Sad

Any thoughts or alternatives?

If it is only for the stated time then I agree with the option - in blue.  Your time in business is what is really limiting you.  Once you are over that hurdle, things should get easier in getting a business loan.

 

What State are you in?  Depending on your state, new businesses considered in the start-up can get small loans.  For example in CT, you can loan for as low as 4% for your new small business.

 

Update on what you decide to go with.

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Anonymous
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Re: What to do?

Yeah, any business loans that accept people under 2 years in business (that I've seen) will accept people above 600 FICO, but at 15% minimum. So even if you have a 760 FICO the lowest rate they'll give you is 15% which is really high.

That's the main reason I'm considering this route. Our business is in MN. I'm 99.99% sure that after the holidays we'll be no longer operating in the red.

Are there any (good) alternatives or would this be the best option?
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Anonymous
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Did you ever find any business or personal loans that approve without poi or tax returns?
The percent isn't a big deal just being approved.
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Anonymous
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It depends on the amount you're requesting for just 10k they're unlikely to request POI of Tax Returns, for 50k they're likely to request it. Mainly depends on your FICO.
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Anonymous
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Re: What to do?

With a 730 score why not just get another 0% balance transfer card under your personal credit, Citi Simplicity is 18 months, I think. Or if you're under 5/24 try chase ink business..

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Anonymous
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I have both Chase Ink cards, Also their BT fee is 5%.

Decided to BT to my personal BofA and "loan" my business the funds.
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