Business Loan

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What is a Business Loan?

A business loan is a credit facility offered to self-employed individuals, self-employed professionals, private companies, partnership firms, MSMEs, etc., for financing their working capital requirements, capital expenditure needs, and other business-related activities.

Types of Business Loans

Unsecured Term Loans for MSMEs : Lenders provide Unsecured Term Loans to MSMEs for various business needs, including expanding operations, upgrading technology, and managing cash flow, without requiring collateral or security.

Secured Term Loans : Secured Term Loans are extended with the backing of collateral such as a mortgage on real estate, existing business assets owned by the applicant, financial securities, and other valuable assets.

Unsecured Overdraft Business Loan : This is a collateral-free credit line facility where the applicant can withdraw money from their current business accounts within a predetermined limit, even with a zero balance.

Secured Overdraft Business Loan : Lenders offer Secured Overdraft Business Loans to their existing customers maintaining their current/savings account with the lender to finance their business operations and cash flows. The credit line facility is offered against residential/commercial/industrial property, financial securities like LIC Policies, KVP/NSC, Fixed Deposits, Mutual Funds, etc.

Professional Business Loan: These loans are offered to self-employed professionals, such as doctors/medical practitioners, architects, CA, and CS, to finance business and working capital requirements including business expansion, purchase or construction of office premises, machinery, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and stocks.

Bill Discounting : This allows businesses to receive early payments against outstanding invoices by presenting the bill drawn on their customer to the lender, who pays immediately after deducting a discount or commission.

Machinery Finance : This credit facility allows applicants to purchase machinery and equipment for business purposes.

Purchase Financing : Lenders offer Purchase Finance to manufacturers, traders, and service providers to pay for raw materials and trading goods purchased from suppliers.

Working Capital Loans : These loans finance the day-to-day requirements of business units, such as purchase of raw materials and payment of wages.

Letter of Credit : This is a payment guarantee issued by the lender that helps businesses in international trade minimize their credit risk.

Merchant Cash Advance/Point of Sales : This loan facility is offered to small and medium enterprises engaged in online sales or having Point of Sale machines, with repayment made by direct deduction against their sales.

Business Loan Eligibility Criteria
Age 21 years at application and 65 years at maturity (may vary across lenders).
Credit Score Preferably 750 and above
Minimum Business Vintage 3 years (may be 5 years for some lenders).
Minimum Business Turnover Rs 90,000 to more than Rs 250 crore.
Eligible Entities MSMEs, Proprietors, LLPs, Private and Public Limited Companies, self-employed individuals, professionals (doctors, CA, CS, architects, etc.).

Documents Required for Business Loan

  • ID Proof: Voter ID, Driving License, Aadhar Card, Passport.
  • Address Proof: Utility bill, Voter ID, Passport, Bank Statement, Driving License, registered lease deed, NREGA Card.
  • Age Proof: Birth certificate, PAN card, Aadhar card, Passport.
  • PAN Card for partnership firms, individuals, and companies.
  • Ownership proof of residence or office.
  • Business continuity proof.
  • Copy of company’s PAN card.
  • Business registration proof.
  • Passport size photographs.
  • Latest GST returns.
  • Bank statement for the last 6 months.
  • Latest ITR with income computation, B/S, P&L account for the last 2 years, certified by a CA.
  • Sole proprietor declaration or certificate.
  • Partnership deed copy.
  • Certified copy of MOA, AOA, and Board Resolution.

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