SME Working Capital Loan

Do you know that most banks have a limitation on the maximum financing amount that they can grant to a SME?

This maximum small business loan funding amount differs from bank to bank and also depends on your company profile (its revenue, industry, cash flow etc.).

As your company expands, bigger projects might require more working capital loan support. Some companies’ subsequent loan applications to existing bankers might be rejected due to the maximum limits imposed.

It might be prudent to spread the risk and establish credit relationships with more banks should there be potential opportunities of growth that requires additional funding.

Tapping into our extensive network of banks and financial institutions, we are able to help connect your company to suitable banks and commercial loan products.

The typical turnaround time for working capital loan applications for SMEs is 2 to 4 weeks.

The turnaround time takes this long because

1. You may not be familiar with the documents required and the application process
2. Thus, you may have more back-and-forth communication with the banker to get the financing application right.

If you’re in a situation where you need funds urgently, we can shorten the turnaround time typically by 1-5 days with our familiarity on the documentations and information banks require.

Imagine this scenario: You require funds urgently. Perhaps, to finance a large-scale project.

Yet, when your SME loan application is disapproved, you will either have to cancel or postpone this project.

You might also lose an enormous amount of profits due to this missed opportunity.

Moreover, when your application is declined, you might not be able to submit another application to the same bank for the next 3-6 months!

Most commercial loan applications are rejected due to many reasons, such as

1. Approaching the wrong banks
2. Business owner’s personal credit profile
3. Limits to financing for existing bankers
4. Lack of understanding on financials

What are the terms and interest rate your existing bankers are offering you?

Are you certain that they are the most competitive?

There are close to 20 banks and financial institution providing SME loans. Their business loan interest rate are different and varies according to factors such as credit grading of applicant and loan quantum.

Yo might not know which bank offers the lowest business loan interest rate.

Your network isn’t extensive enough such that you can keep up-to-date with the various SME loan products from all banks. Hence, losing out on the chance to save interest. We can help you compare all banks interest rate to ensure you are getting the best financing deal available.

There are various working capital loan products available to meet the different requirements of SMEs

Common small business loan facilities include:

• term loans
• trade financing (Letter of Credit/Trust Receipt)
• factoring
• receivables financing
• asset financing
• project based financing
• SME Micro Loan
• SME Working Capital loan

How do you cut through the complexity and technical jargon to determine the most appropriate working capital loan to utilize?

Through our expertise and experience in securing SME finance, we describe to you the various financing products in basic terms and explain how you can best utilize them for your business.

Do you know there are close to 20 banks & financial institutions (FIs) providing small business loan to SMEs?

Do you know that some banks shun certain industries whereas other banks might welcome these same industries?

There is no definite answer to this because different banks have varying credit criteria and risk appetite.

Although there are close to 20 banks and financial institutions providing small business loan, all banks have different credit criteria for assessing SME working capital loans.

However, most SMEs are not aware which banks are suitable for their respective profile and could waste precious time speaking with banks that are not the right fit.

Assisting SMEs with business financing remains our core business.

Due to our familiarity with the credit criteria of the various banks, we can help identify the most suitable banks for your company’s profile to ensure highest chances of commercial loan approval at the best terms.

When you apply for a working capital loan in Singapore, your personal credit record will usually be searched by the applicant banks. Your personal credit record will affect your commercial loan applications as well.

If your credit rating is low, your commercial loan application might be adversely affected.

Your credit rating is tied to you, the director, and not your company.

Hence, even if you apply for financing for another company you own, your application might still be affected if your credit rating is low.

One common reason that causes your credit rating to plunge is that you apply to every bank you know. This is actually not advisable because if most of the banks you apply to reject your SME loan applications, your credit rating might drop.

A low credit rating will hinder your business’s future funding applications approval chances.

A SME finance specialist will be able to help identify which banks’ credit criteria are suitable for your company’s profile to maximize business loan application approval.

Yes you can but options are very limited for new start ups.

Bear in mind that most banks do not provide start up business loan for newly registered companies.

Even if you have a product or service with huge growth potential, it would still be a struggle to obtain bank financing during initial phase.

Most banks lend on track record and would require at least 1-2 years of operational history.

If your company is a new start-up still in the R&D phase with no attributed revenue yet, it is advisable that you source for equity financing or venture capitalists, rather than debt financing from banks.

A competent business financing consultant would be able to help new companies with at least 6-12 months of operational record seek out a small business loan. But do expect limited options and smaller funding amounts for a start.