Accounts Receivable Financing | Huntington Coast Capital

Accounts Receivable Financing | Huntington Coast Capital

 

If you are a business owner or financial manager, you know that cash flow management can be a challenging task. One tool that can help businesses address short-term cash needs is accounts receivable financing. In this article, we will provide an overview of what accounts receivable financing is, how it works, and the benefits to help you decide if it is the right option for your company.

 

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable financing helps businesses secure a line of credit by offering their accounts receivable as collateral. Accounts receivable are amounts that a company expects from its customers for goods or services that it delivered, but have not yet received payment for. Accounts receivable are company assets, because they represent future cash inflows that the company expects to receive. By securing a line of credit against your company’s accounts receivable, you are able to improve and level off the capital needed in your business. 

 

Mechanics

During your operations, your business will gradually accumulate credit from customers that have yet to pay for your products. However, you might need to pay recurrent expenditure like wages or bills and might require funds immediately. If the customers cannot pay within the time you require funds, a financing institution can lend you money minus the fee based on the amount of accounts receivable, business type, and industry.

 

Types of Accounts Receivable Financing

Accounts receivable financing is delivered in different forms depending on how the loan is structured between the financial institution and the borrowing entity. Asset sales, factoring, and loans are three types of financing arrangements that businesses can use to access funds based on their accounts receivable.

 

Asset sales

In an asset sale, a company sells its accounts receivable, a current asset, to a financial institution in exchange for immediate cash. The financial institution then becomes responsible for the credit and collection from the customer. Asset sale financing can be a useful option for businesses that need to access funds quickly and are willing to sell their accounts receivable at a discount. Also known as a “non-recourse” transaction, the invoices used as the collateral are purchased outright at a discount whereby the purchaser takes the risk of collection. This financing option is typically only available when the invoices being purchased are from large, credit-worthy institutions. 

 

Factoring

Factoring is a financial arrangement in which a lender provides a business with funds based on the value of its outstanding invoices. The lender evaluates the invoices and decides to fund a percentage of their value. The business then receives the funds upfront and uses them to cover everyday expenses. The lender charges a fee for this service, which they deduct from the proceeds of the invoice when the customer settles their debt. Unlike an asset sale, a factoring agreement is ongoing and accounts receivable are used on a daily basis as invoices are generated by the borrower. It is a line of credit that grows as the business grows using the accounts receivable as collateral. Advance rates range from 50% to 95% depending on the collection quality experienced by the business and industry as a whole. For example, in the temporary staffing and trucking industry, advance rates of 95% are fairly common because the invoiced amount is typically paid at full value. Conversely, in the healthcare industry where invoices are sent to insurance companies for payment, a much lower advance rate is given due to the reduced payments experienced in the industry (i.e. invoiced amount may be $10,000 and collected amount could be $7,500 based on what the insurance company deems as eligible). 

 

Loans

A loan is a financial arrangement in which a lender provides a business with a set amount of funds the business must pay over a fixed period, including interest. These are referred to as term loans. Businesses can use term loans to finance accounts receivable; however, the collateral is usually a blanket lien on all assets, including accounts receivable, in these scenarios. Term loans are used to cover fixed expenses such as acquisition of real estate, acquisition of a business, tenant improvements, new equipment, marketing and advertising, hiring, etc. Term loans usually include a 10-year amortization (the “fixed period”). Loans are the only option in accounts receivables where the business does not pass the accounts receivables to the financial institution. Rather, the accounts receivable are a part, together with other assets such as inventory and equipment, of the total collateral for the loan. 

 

Benefits

Unlike traditional business loans, institutions approve and fund accounts receivable financing quickly, often within a few days. Thus, this financing method makes it a good option for businesses that need to access cash quickly.

Many types of financing, such as business loans, require collateral to secure the loan. With accounts receivable financing, the only collateral is is the accounts receivable. This makes accounts receivable financing and attractive and easier to obtain form of financing to enhance the working capital of your business. 

Minimal paperwork and easy application process: The application process for accounts receivable financing is generally simpler and requires less paperwork than traditional business loans. This can be a significant advantage for businesses that are short on time or resources. There are fewer covenants and restrictions contained in accounts receivable financing contracts, making them an attractive option for most when compared to traditional bank financing. 

Accounts receivable financing can help businesses smooth out their cash flow and make it easier to plan for future financial needs. This kind of financing is especially useful to businesses with rapid growth but slow cashflows. They receive the funds they need and worry about debt collection later.

 

Contact us at Huntington Coast Capital to discuss your accounts receivable financing needs or call 844-239-2632. We look forward to bringing value to your business! 

 

HCC Launches Separate Operations For Asset Based Loans And Supply Chain Finance

HCC Launches Separate Operations For Asset Based Loans And Supply Chain Finance

Huntington Coast Capital is proud to announce the launching of two subsidiaries! One dedicated to asset based loans, www.assetbasedloans.fund and the other strictly arranging supply chain financing requests, www.supplychainfinance.finance.

The growth in these two areas of finance made this adjustment a requirement for doing business going forward. The two entities will be fully owned by Huntington Coast Capital. The move was done to better distinguish our product offering. Instead of having one company with many different asset based loan offerings, we decided to break these two off for better clarity of our services among our clients and prospects.

Equipment Finance Quotes, www.equipmentfinancequotes.com, was the first line of business to become its own distinct entity back in February of 2019.

Through our portfolio of companies, we strive to meet the needs of business owners across the country. It is our goal to become the “go to” resource for business owners when looking to obtain and asset based loan in California or anywhere in the United States.

Could you business benefit from an asset based loan? If so, we would love to hear from you! (844) 239-2632

3 Things Needed To Qualify For An Asset Based Loan.

3 Things Needed To Qualify For An Asset Based Loan.

Huntington Beach, CA – Asset based loans can be made against any asset on a company’s balance sheet. These include accounts receivable, inventory, equipment, real estate and even off balance sheet items like purchase orders. However, simply having the asset is not a guarantee that you will be approved for a loan.

In order to improve your chances of being approved for an asset based loan, you need to have at least two of the three of the following:

  • Credit
  • Cash Flow
  • Collateral

There are different forms of asset based loans and which two hurdles you will need to clear will change depending on the type of loan you are looking for. Let’s take a closer look. The first benchmark in many asset based loan reviews is credit. This refers to both your personal and business credit rating. In general, a credit score of 680 or better is required of your personal credit. Business credit is a little more subjective, but primarily entails your payment history, past judgments and IRS records. The asset based lender will want to know that you are running your company well by paying your suppliers on time, managing your legal recourse exposure and paying your taxes.

In an invoice factoring arrangement, personal credit is not of that much importance. The majority of the credit decision rests on the financial strength of the customers. Because the lender collects all customer payments through a controlled lock box, the lender has more control over the repayment of the loan. The collateral in this case is the invoice itself and the cash flow is also manged through the lock box. Two of the three requirements are met.

In an asset based business loan, personal and business credit along with cash flow are most important in companies with low levels of assets such as staffing companies, law firm and accounting offices. The collateral taken when lending to service companies is covered under a “blanket lien” of all company assets. However, there are not a lot of hard assets owned in a service company. The focus in this case shifts to the personal credit of the owners and how profitable the business is. The more profitable, the higher the cash flow and the more cash available to pay the company’s debts. This said, loaning to service companies sometimes requires that outside collateral be required, such as a lien on a personal residence or investment property, if available.

In summary, if you have the collateral for an asset based loan you need either the cash flow or credit to compliment the loan request to increase the chances of approval. While higher in cost than traditional financing, there are lower barriers to being approved and less financial scrutiny of your business.

If your company could benefit from an asset based loan, we would like to speak with you and bring the best options to the table.

To your success!

Patrick Zazueta
Huntington Coast Capital, Inc.
714-719-8966

The Difference Between Bank Asset Based Loans And Private Asset Based Loans

The Difference Between Bank Asset Based Loans And Private Asset Based Loans

Huntington Beach, CA  Owning a business takes a lot of cash on hand. Cash to make payroll, pay rent (or a commercial mortgage), purchase supplies, marketing and advertising, etc. Business owners reach out first to the bank they have their business deposits with to see if they can provide them with a loan. Their bank is a good place to start, and if they can qualify, their journey ends there.

Different types of asset based loans.

Asset based loans can be made against any asset seen on a company’s balance sheet. The common assets used as a collateral for a loan are real estate loans, equipment loans, inventory and accounts receivable. Other collateral considered assets by a lender are purchase orders and supply chain funding lines.

Asset Based Loans Obtained From Banks. 

Banks provide asset based loans, but have stricter requirements than the private sector. The first difference you will notice is that a bank will most typically require you to open a deposit account with them in exchange for doing the loan. Depending on the size and type of asset based loan, the bank will require you to switch you entire banking relationship over them as a requirement for doing the loan. Switching your banking relationship is no easy or convenient task.

If deposits are not required, that means that the bank will look to fit you in to an SBA loan program. Banks mainly offer term loans under the SBA loan program versus revolving lines of credit. Loans made against accounts receivable, purchase orders or for supply chain funding are not on the menu for most banks.

The preferred type of asset based loan banks like to issue are for real estate and equipment purchases. The range of your required down payment will depend on the type of loan being considered, your business and personal credit and the amount of liquidity you have on hand post purchase. Most banks set their bottom limit at a 680 credit score or better to be considered for an asset based SBA loan.

Private Sector Asset Based Loans. 

In the private sector the whole credit picture is also considered, but not scrutinized quite as closely. The main consideration is the asset quality itself. For example, in an accounts receivable loan, the credit quality of customers, average collection days and historical bad debt write offs are of paramount importance. The private lender will look at business and personal credit scores and evaluate the company’s financial position, however they will also listen to the story. Many business owners have lower credit scores because all of their cash has gone in to their business and this sometimes creates issues meeting their obligations on time. The private asset based lender understands that an asset based loan will improve the company’s cash and allow them the growth opportunity they wouldn’t otherwise have without access to capital. This especially true when considering loans to finance purchase orders or establish a supply chain line of credit.

What Asset Based Loan Is Right For Your Business? 

Our advice is to always check with your business bank first. They are the ones that have the experience with your business and it’s always prudent to confirm their ability to assist.

The facts are that most business owners do not qualify for bank loans. This is the reason there is a market for the private asset based lender. Private capital can be used as a bridge or as a permanent financing for those that prefer less oversight from their lending partner.

What Value Does Huntington Coast Capital Bring?

In a word, experience. We have decades of experience in the private capital and institutional capital markets. We navigate our clients through the options, saving them time and when finding the right asset based lending partner for their business. If your business could use some additional capital to purchase equipment, real estate or to finance growth opportunities, we would like to speak with you.

Call us to learn more 714-719-8966.

What Is Your Invoice Factoring Rate?

What Is Your Invoice Factoring Rate?

What is Your Rate?

This is the main question when searching for a commodity finance product such as a commercial or home mortgage. Let’s face it, if I am refinancing my home mortgage, I do not care about the customer service of the mortgage company because I expect them to competently manage my mortgage needs. Further, I would not pay more for a perceived better customer service experience. My main concern, as with all of us when shopping for a mortgage, is rate.

However, in the entrepreneurial lending world, things are much different. For example, as a business owner looking to deliver on a sizeable purchase order you have been pursuing for months, cost is not the primary concern. Availability of cash is. This is because if you fail to deliver on your first purchase order, you will likely never receive another one from the same customer. Your reputation on being able to deliver is what keeps the orders coming in.

Asset based loans, such as invoice factoring, solve most liquidity problems for B2B business owners. We deal with business owners on a daily basis that are under extreme timeline and performance pressure from a customer they have been pursuing for months. Once the opportunity finally comes, they simply must deliver! They view their invoice factoring partner as a team member versus just an asset based lender. Because without the factoring company, they would not be able to deliver on their customer orders.

Our asset based lending sources need to earn a return that is commensurate with the risk they are taking. It is a return that will both assist the borrower in their growth goals and earn the lender enough to justify the risk of capital. A flexible invoice factoring loan that allows the borrower a chance to expand their top line revenue where one did not exist before through traditional financing avenues.

So, the rate discussion is obviously something that is covered, but not nearly as important as it is with commodity lending. Opportunity cost, or the cost required to earn higher profits for the company, is of primary importance in asset based lending. Invoice factoring is the most commonly used forms of asset based loans.

Asset based loans can also be secured against equipment. Click here to learn more about our sister company, EquipmentFinanceQuotes.com.

If your business could use a flexible invoice factoring company to grow and meet your full potential, we would like to speak with you!

To your success!

Patrick Zazueta | Founder
Huntington Coast Capital, Inc.

Why You Do Not Need Good Credit For An Asset Based Loan

Why You Do Not Need Good Credit For An Asset Based Loan

Huntington Beach, CA

In the lending world, so much relies on personal credit as part of the analysis. Strong personal credit is something not everyone has, fewer than you think in fact. As business owners, when payments are delayed, you are forced to delay your payments to suppliers. However, because your business income is your primary source of income (in most cases), this means personal obligations can also be delayed. Timely payments on items such as your personal mortgage payments, electricity bill, car payments, and so forth all attribute toward your credit score. Delays in revenue and income from your business can quickly effect your personal life and negatively impact your credit score. A poor credit score makes it nearly impossible to be approved for additional credit.

Asset based loans come to the rescue in these cases! Asset based loans can be used for either real estate or business loan purposes. Let us explore below.

Asset Based Loans For Business.

The company balance sheet reflects all the assets of a business (remember assets, minus liabilities equals equity?). Assets that can be used as collateral for an asset based loan are accounts receivable, equipment, inventory, and real estate (more on asset based real estate loans below).

Accounts receivable are payment obligations from customers for goods purchased or services performed. An accounts receivable invoice reflects the amount due and when payment is expected (usually with 30, 60 or 90 days). These invoices are considered assets and can be used as collateral for a loan.

There are two types of asset based loans available against invoices and those are factoring loans and an asset based line of credit. A factoring loan is a buy sell agreement where the factor provides and advance against the face amount of the invoices to improve the cash flow of the business. Factoring loans are more than just an advance. In a factoring arrangement the factor manages the back office and credit and collection functions for the client. Outsourcing the back office functions is often more cost effective than hiring internal staff. For more information on factoring loans click here.

An asset based accounts receivable line of credit provides an advance against accounts on a total availability In this type of arrangement the lender looks at the accounts receivable aging and advances against the total balance outstanding. There is no back office management involved in an asset based line of credit and as such, the rates are a bit lower.

Asset based loans against inventory and equipment are just as you would expect. The lender advances against the value of the collateral. Proceeds are used to increase working capital and assist in growing the business. Equipment loans have been a major source of growth for us in the asset based loan category. For more information on this type of loan please visit our sister company Equipment Finance Quotes.

Asset Based Loans For Commercial Real Estate. 

Commercial real estate transactions also use asset based loans on a broad basis. If you have a traditional property type and have plenty of time to close using a bank is your best bet. High scrutiny in underwriting translates in to lower rates although the process can be tedious.

Asset based loans in commercial real estate are used as bridge loans to acquire property. Scenarios where time is of the essence or where a property requires creative underwriting, fit well with asset based commercial loan requests. Virtually all property types are considered and the process is much faster and much less document intensive than traditional bank loans. For more information on asset based loans for commercial real estate click here.

You noticed that I did not mention personal credit in any of the explanations above. This is because it does not come in to the analysis to any important degree. The only exception to this is if the borrower has a negative mark on his credit where a lender providing a similar loan took a loss on that loan. Poor credit due to inquiries, slow payment of personal obligations, charge off notices, default on credit cards and the like rarely come in to play. The main focus is the quality of the asset being used as collateral.

I hope you enjoyed reading this. If your business could use an asset based loan or if you need an asset based loan to acquire commercial real estate, give us a call at 714-719-8966.

To your success!

Patrick Zazueta | Managing Director
Huntington Coast Capital, Inc.

Choosing The Right Asset Based Loan For Your Needs

Choosing The Right Asset Based Loan For Your Needs

Huntington Beach, CA  We often receive inquiries from clients looking for an asset based loan for working capital for their business. A common mistake that traps many business owners from obtaining the capital they need to grow is taking on the wrong form of debt.

The number 1 killer of business is taking on an asset based term loan when they should be utilizing and asset based line of credit. We have seen countless times how companies strap themselves with term debt when their capital needs are really short term. Let me explain. If you were in need a $50,000 asset based loan to cover the cost of a purchase order you would not want to borrow the money on a fixed monthly payment plan. Why? FINANCE 101 never use long term debt to cover short term expenses.

Purchase order financing is a revolving need. You receive one purchase order, fulfill it, receive another and so forth. Taking out an asset based loan on a term basis straps the cash flow of the company making it difficult to pay the debt back in a lump sum.

There are predatory lenders out there that will sell you a term loan under the auspices that it is working capital when in fact it is actually term debt. Further, making matters even more difficult, is they will take their payments automatically from your checking account on a daily or weekly basis. This makes cash flow strapped even further and forces the business owner to take out another loan and the cycle repeats. The sales people at these companies are only interested in their commission on the loan and most have never run a business for themselves.

On the contrary, a revolving asset based business loan provides you with the revolving credit you need to allow you to borrow the money when you need it and pay it down through the normal course of the business cycle. How? Let us use the previous example of a $50,000 asset based purchase order loan. The asset is the purchase order. A promise to pay from a credit worthy customer for goods or services your company is providing. If your cost to fulfill the purchase order is $50,000 and your sale price for the sake of round numbers is $100,000, you can pay the loan back entirely upon receipt of payment from the customer. Once the $100,000 is paid by the customer, $50,000 of that payment goes to pay down the loan amount and the borrowing process repeats.

Why can we not do the same thing with a term loan? There are a couple of reasons for this. First, term loans often come with pre-payment penalties over the first two years. You can not pay them off without paying an extra fee in the first two years of the agreement. This is not ideal for short term asset based loan needs. Secondly, term loan lenders will file what is known as a UCC-1 blanket lien on the company making it impossible for another lender to provide financing until the debt is paid off. This second requirement is a major road block.

There is an exception to the rule however, but it does not favor the business owner. Some term loan asset based lenders will allow additional debt. This means that you can have more than one term loan. The problem with this is as the term debt is stacked up, your monthly payment obligations increase. Lenders measure your ability to pay by the amount of income the company has after all other debts are paid. There comes a point where the company can not take on any more debt and borrows its way out of business.

What is the solution? There are two many scenarios and variables within each to discuss here. The moral of the story is to apply the right type of financing to the right needs. This is not always easy to determine. Especially, when you have a persistent sales person telling you that his term loan is what you need for your business. Let Huntington Coast Capital manage your asset based loan decisions for you. Our unbiased consultation will give you the honest truth about which type of financing is right for you. We have a unique advantage over the lenders out there and that is simply that we are not lending our own money. Our objective is not to sell our product, but to consult with you to determine which is best for your business.

Do not trust a salesperson trying to hit a quota! We align ourselves on your side of the table and have your best interest in mind. In need of an asset based loan? Do not make the decision without contacting us first.

To your success!

Patrick Zazueta – 714-719-8966
Managing Director, Huntington Coast Capital, Inc.

Asset Based Loan Funding Announcements

Asset Based Loan Funding Announcements

Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Coast Capital is proud to announce that we secured $525,070 in new asset based term loans for our clients through the first two weeks of February! The loan details are as follows:

  • A $350,000 asset based loan for a distributor of cell phone and tablet accessories. The company once had sales of over $20,000,000 a year and had a $1,000,000 line of credit with Bank of America. However, margins in the electronic accessories industry are becoming increasingly thin with all the big players entering the market. In 2017 the company made the conscious decision to exit the high volume, low margin business and pursue the smaller volume, but higher margin business. As a result, their profits were not greatly effected, but their gross sales went down and thus their need for a $1,000,000 line of credit. Surprisingly, Bank of America asked them to find a new lender as they do not provide lines of credit of that size to their clients. They are interested in the larger borrowers. The pressure to find an asset based loan was mounting as the requirement was to pay off the entire $350,000 as quickly as possible. Huntington Coast Capital was able to find them an asset based loan to get them out of their predicament! With an asset based term loan now in place, the company can re-focus on operations with Bank of America off their backs
  • A $175,000 asset based loan for a restaurant owner. An established restaurant owner was looking for a loan to open a new concept in a second location. Due to the company ownership structure that included investor unwilling to guarantee the loan, a little creativity was required to secure the financing they were looking for to expand. HCC was successful is obtaining an asset based loan for the company after numerous lenders on both the private and institutional side. There was no interest from a number of SBA lenders and the loan was ultimately completed by a non-SBA lender offering a 10-year asset based term loan. The term of the loan kept the payments down and allowed the company enough cash flow to carry the new project.
  • A $70,000 asset based loan to a physicians consultant company. A consultancy group came to us looking to refinance some high priced MCA loans or merchant cash advance lenders. These loans are expensive to say the least and they often require direct daily debits from the bank account of the client. With high interest sucking the cash flow out of the company, they needed answers quickly. HCC secured an asset based loan to refinance these high priced lenders and also provided for a portion of cash out to be used as working capital for some new contracts coming down the pipeline.

If your company could benefit from an asset based loan or if you are in need of an asset based loan for a commercial real estate purchase or refinance, we would like to speak with you.

HCC Secures Asset Based Supply Chain Funding Line

HCC Secures Asset Based Supply Chain Funding Line

Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Coast Capital structured over $1,000,000 in asset based supply chain funding with three separate providers for an importer/distributor of home saunas.

The primary products of the company are heaters and sauna cabins. The sauna cabins are constructed with quality with either Western Red Canadian Cedar or North American Basswood. The furniture grade cabins are designed to provide you with maximum comfort during your sauna session. Deep, reversible and ergonomic back rests, thicker walls, elegant details, exterior lighting and beautiful craftsmanship are just some of the luxury exclusives found in their saunas. Their heaters feature a high output combination of carbon/ceramic far infrared and full spectrum heaters.

The asset based loan solution: The company sells the heaters and saunas both domestically and internationally. Domestic sales are done primarily online direct to the consumer while international sales are handled through a distributor. The vast majority of sales are domestic and direct to the consumer. The company needed to build inventory to meet demand and grow sales. Demand was further elevated when they partnered with Jacuzzi on their sauna cabins. Jacuzzi, an internationally recognized brand, bolstered the company sales virtually overnight.

Because most of their sales were direct to the consumer, traditional asset based loans would not work for them. Asset based loans most typically require accounts receivable and inventory as collateral and in this case, would not yield the amount of capital they needed to increase purchases from their suppliers.

Supply chain financing has a slightly different approach, but gets the business to the same end, which is additional capital to cover the cost of goods. In a supply chain financing arrangement, the lender pays the supplier and gives the client up to 120 days to pay them back. It is not classified as a loan and as such, can work in conjunction with other asset based loans or bank lines the company may already have in place. It is a clever solution to meet the needs of companies looking for more capital when they are already maxed out with their traditional lenders.

There are a few qualifications necessary in order to be approved for supply chain funding. Namely, the company must have gross revenue of over 10 million dollars, showing a net profit and have positive retained earnings. While certain exceptions are sometimes made, this type of asset based loan is not available to companies in the start up phase of the business. Because it is an unsecured line of credit whereby the lender effectively becomes another vendor on the company accounts payable aging report, the credit history and financial strength of the company must be strong.

Could your company use this form of asset based loan? If so, we would love to speak with you 714-719-8966.

To your success!

A Major Obstacle To Obtaining An Asset Based Loan

A Major Obstacle To Obtaining An Asset Based Loan

Huntington Beach, CA  Asset based loans are loans secured by equipment, real estate, inventory or accounts receivable. Essentially, most assets on a company balance sheet can be used as collateral for an asset based loan.

Let us discuss asset based loans secured against equipment and asset based loans secured against commercial real estate. Asset based loans secured against inventory and accounts receivable work entirely different from fixed asset loans.

For starters, lenders in the asset based lending space need to have conservative loan to value ratios. Asset based loans on real estate have loan to values in the 50 to 65 percent range. This is because the lender needs to be able to sell the property and recoup his principle (and hopefully interest) should the borrower default and go in to foreclosure.

Similarly, the loan amount for an asset based loan on equipment is measured by the forced liquidation value. This is not true in most cases, but if we are talking about strictly and asset based loan, it is. The idea behind lending on a percent of the equipment liquidation value is that the lender can sell the equipment at auction should the borrower default.

So, if you own assets free and clear, you should be able to get a loan for 50 to 65% of the assets value, correct? Not necessarily. One item borrowers over look when seeking an asset based loan for the their business is cash flow. They think that if they have the asset, that is all the lender needs. This is incorrect. In addition to having the assets available for collateral, you also have to demonstrate the ability to make the monthly payments. This sounds obvious, but many borrowers initially believe that the asset itself is enough.

Asset based lenders need to be convinced that their loan can be repaid. This was never more apparent than during the real estate meltdown of 2007-2008. Asset based loans against real estate were being made on what was referred to as stated income loans. Or in other words, you tell me how much money you make, I will believe you and then depend on the property value to be high enough to cover my loan should you go in default. This was a very short sided and poor lending practice.

If you can qualify for a million dollar loan to buy a house, it does not mean you can qualify for a five million dollar loan just because the loan to value is there for the asset based loan. Simply put, you still need to make your monthly payments. Sounds simplistic, but borrowers frequently think that having the asset is enough. Well, it is not unfortunately.

Could your company benefit from an asset based loan? Do you have the cash flow to afford to take on the loan payments? Let us talk and see what works.

To your success!

Patrick Zazueta
Huntington Coast Capital, Inc.
714.719.8966