Among the residents of Prince Edward Island are plenty of business owners who could definitely benefit from a solid business loan. If you’re one of those owners, rest assured that there is a business loan for you. Not only that but when you apply with Loans Canada, you can take advantage of other business financing solutions.

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What Can I Use My Business Loan For?

Since business loans come in the form of liquid cash through direct deposit, you can use your loan to finance almost any part of your business, including but not limited to:

• Training and paying your employees
• Repairing, improving or renovating your current or future workspaces
• Financing your marketing strategies (advertisements, online portal, etc.)
• Purchasing the right supplies (furniture, equipment, training tools)
• Purchasing, repairing or upgrading any company vehicles
• Paying your business permit, property taxes, and any other business-related fees

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What Should I Know For the Application Process?

Organization and financial strength are key factors when it comes to the business loan application process. Above all, your lender wants to know that you have a high likelihood of paying them back in full by your negotiated due date. Therefore, some important parts of the application process will include (but aren’t limited to):

• Confirmation of your identity/residency
• A credit check
• An income check
• An evaluation of your business plan (not always required, but certainly advised)
• An evaluation of your assets (if any)
• An evaluation of your cosigner’s financial profile (if any)

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What if I Have Bad Credit?

In Canada, credit scores generally range from 300-900. The closer your score is to 900, the more worthy of credit you’ll be. If your credit score is 620 or lower, however, you’ll be under the “bad credit” category. If that’s the case for you, it can be hard to earn both approval and a reasonable interest rate (a high rate can cost you more over your payment term), as your lender will consider you risky.

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Don’t worry! Here are some techniques you can try for a more positive outcome:

• Look for an appropriate lender – Some lenders cater specifically to borrowers with bad credit. While interest rates are likely to be higher, approval will come easier than it would if you were to apply at a bank or other conventional lender.
• Review your own credit – Pulling a free yearly copy of your credit report from Equifax or TransUnion is a good way of seeing your own credit health. You may even find errors that affect your credit and therefore need to dispute them. Need to dispute an item on your credit report? Here’s how.
• Avoid applying multiple times in a short period – “Hard inquiries”, performed when a lender checks your credit, cause your credit score to drop. They also make you look irresponsible if you applied multiple times within a few months.
• Pay your debts – One gradual but efficient way of improving your credit score is to pay off all your current credit account bills (credit cards, lines of credit, etc.) and continue to do so in a timely fashion for a few months prior to applying.

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Do I Need to Be Part of a Specific Industry in Order to Be Approved?

Absolutely not! Depending on your lender, your business plan, and your financial ability, you can receive a business loan for almost any kind of profession, such as:

• Farming industries (livestock, fruit and vegetable, grain, etc.)
• Law practices (private firms, pro-bono clinics, etc.)
• Physiotherapy clinics
• Personal or delivery transportation services
• Cooking or service industry professions (restaurants, cafes, bakeries, bars, etc.)
• Pharmacies
• Hospitality services (motels, bed and breakfasts, vacation rental companies)
• Fitness clubs and gyms
• And many more industries!

For Business Financing and More, Contact Loans Canada

If you’re a Prince Edward Island resident and you’re looking to do right by your business, Loans Canada has plenty of solutions for you. All you have to do is apply and you’ll be on your way to better business financing.