Tag: Credit score
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How Important is Your Credit Profile when Applying for a Loan?
Posted On: January 13, 2022 by Falcon National Bank in: Manage your Business | Business Banking
There comes a time for every business where you will consider a loan. You may need the additional funds for an expansion, equipment, inventory, or even hiring new talent. If you see a small business loan in the future, you may wonder about your credit score's importance. Just how important is your credit profile when applying for a loan? Follow our guide and learn more about how your credit profile plays a role. What Credit Score is Needed for Small Business Loans? There is no magic...
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Choosing Between Business Credit Cards and Business Lines of Credit
Posted On: June 8, 2021 by Falcon National Bank in: Manage your Business | Business Banking
Have you ever heard or repeated the phrase, “You have to spend money to make money”? If so, you might be the owner of a small business. Access to a business line of credit allows small businesses to execute daily functions, cover daily expenses, purchase inventory, hire staff, and much more. Business owners know that keeping a company’s ship afloat means understanding cash flow and profits–it’s not all about how much you have in the bank at one time. Fortunately,...
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If I Get Turned Down for an SBA Loan, What’s Next?
Posted On: April 29, 2021 by Falcon National Bank in: Manage your Business | Business Banking
An SBA loan is a small business loan partially guaranteed by the Small Business Administration. SBA loans eliminate some of the risks for the financial institution that issues the loan. SBA loans work within a network of approved lenders that lend money to small businesses. While we may know the benefits of an SBA loan, one of the scariest questions to answer as a small business is what to do if you are denied. Determine Why Your Loan Wasn’t Approved According to the American...
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Your Credit Score: A Guide to Understanding the Basics
Posted On: June 30, 2020 by Falcon National Bank in: Your Financial Life | Personal Banking
What is a Credit Score? Credit scores are measured on a scale of 300 to 850. Your credit score is a representation of how much debt you have, your credit risk, and your likelihood of paying a bill on time. A few factors contribute to determining this, such as how many lines of credit you have and your financial records. The breakdown of what affects your credit score looks something like this: 10% – Types of Credit Used 10% – Recent Credit Changes 15% – Length of...
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3 Good Ways to Establish Credit and 4 Ways to Improve It
Posted On: August 13, 2019 by Falcon National Bank in: Your Financial Life | Personal Banking
Did you know… The average FICO score in America is 695 and the average Vantage score stands at 673. [source] Less than 1% of the population has a perfect credit score of 850. [source] Only 41% of Americans understand that a credit score measures your risk of not paying a loan, according to a joint survey from the Consumer Federation of America and VantageScore. Credit is important for pretty much all facets of adult life. Credit can be impacted by a number of different things....
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