02OctOctober 23, 2023 By Patrick

Asset Based Loans For Companies, Nationwide!

As a Placement Agent, Huntington Coast Capital has placed over $12,000,000 in new asset based loans through August of 2023! We have seen increased interest in debt consolidation, business acquisition, supply chain/purchase order financing, and contract financing loan requests.

If your business is burdened by high interest rate debt, or if you have a growth opportunity that requires additional financing, we can help!

High interest rate debt can kill the financial strength of a company. The ease of access and quick loan approvals can lure business owners in to taking the quick cash without considering the ramifications down the road. A common scenario we see is a company that has taken on 3, 4, 5 (and in some cases more) of the Merchant Cash Advance (“MCA”) loans available in the market, and are now having a hard time getting out from underneath them. Lenders look poorly at business owners who pile on this type of debt. The lender’s concern is that the business owner is not exercising business prudence and are financing themselves out of business. Some advice – if a lender refers to your business as a “merchant”, run the other direction!

A more positive scenario we advise on are companies that need to finance growth opportunities. Whether it’s to finance the cost of additional space (real estate acquisition or tenant improvements), cover the cost of goods to suppliers, or finance the cost of a particular contract, Huntington Coast Capital has you covered!

About Huntington Coast Capital.

Huntington Coast Capital secures funding for companies in a broad base of industries. Our clients come to us to find a more flexible lending partner to meet their growth needs. Many are declined by the bank and are in need of a more creative and entrepreneurial funding solution.

We consult on a wide range of funding options for business owners throughout the United States in the following areas:

Supply chain financing
Contract Financing (covers the upfront cost of mobilization and ongoing working capital needs)
Equipment loans and lease programs (learn more about our equipment loan platform offered through our subsidiary)
Lines of credit for working capital needs
Specialty Property Financing (gas stations, car wash properties, skilled nursing facilities, hotel properties)
Term loans for marketing, hiring staff and general expansion needs
Factoring services for accounts receivable financing that also provides for back office credit and collection functions
Purchase order financing
Asset based loans
Business acquisition financing
Inventory financing
Private commercial real estate bridge loans
SBA loans for business and real estate needs

Whether you are a startup or established, in need of $100,000 or $10,000,000 we have the capital partners to meet your needs. Contact us to see how we can assist in taking your business to the next level. To your success!

04MayMay 4, 2023 By Patrick

How To Prepare Your Business When Applying For An Asset Based Loan

If your business has a good mix of tangible and intangible assets, an asset based loan can be a great way of accessing working capital. You can use the funds from asset based loans to purchase inventory, finance accounts receivables, or even hire additional staff.

Like other forms of financing, there is a process when applying for an asset based loan. Here are some thoughts on how to improve your chances of approval. Consider these 5 steps when applying for an asset based loan.

1. Prepare a Sound Business Plan

While asset based loans are secured by company assets, lenders will still need to know how you plan to use the additional funds. Additionally, it is important that you not only have the assets to support the loan, but also the cash flow from operations to make the monthly payments. Therefore, prepare a business plan that includes how the funds will be used, your vision for growth, and a clear path to success using the borrowed funds. Lenders need to clearly understand the use of funds and how they are going to benefit and grow the company going forward.

A sound business plan inspires confidence in the lender and will help you secure a more competitive rate. In some instances, as is the case with contract financing, you can negotiate flexible repayment terms based on the cash flow of the contract because the lender understands your goals and how you plan to achieve them.

A solid business strategy will also open doors for establishing a long-term relationship with the lender. In this way, you can access future lines of credit whenever you need additional funding.

2. Value Your Assets

Asset based lenders typically accept both tangible and intangible assets as collateral. However, lenders prefer liquid assets such as cash, securities, and inventory items that are easy to sell. Accounts receivables with quick payment cycles are also valuable assets.

Additionally, lenders may consider the long-term value of fixed assets such as real estate, business equipment, and even office furniture. Conduct a thorough valuation of your assets as you prepare your application. Determine how quickly your fixed assets depreciate, and provide an honest assessment backed by an independent appraiser.

It’s not uncommon for lenders to assign a lower value to your assets than you expected. Asset based lenders will lend a percentage against the “cost value” or “liquidation value” of the assets to minimize their risk. It is important to understand that asset based lenders are not equity investors, they are debt providers. As such, they look to the the value of the assets being used as collateral and the cash flow of the company. They are not in the market to provide funding for the promise of future returns and ownership interest, like equity firms are. It is a common frustration our clients have when they first start exploring asset based loans. The expectation is that they will receive debt priced financing with an equity investment structure. This, unfortunately, doesn’t exist.

3. Prepare your Business Documents

In addition to having a sound business plan, prepare supporting documents that shed light on the state of your business. Asset based lenders typically will request the past two years of tax returns, year-end financial statements, current interim financial statements, past 6 months of bank statements and your accounts receivable and accounts payable aging reports. If you are using equipment or inventory as collateral, they will need an estimated value of each. Appraisals on real estate and evaluations on inventory and equipment are required as part of the lender’s due diligence.

You will also need to provide identification documents for yourself and your business. These documents may include articles of incorporation, a brief description of business operations, and your driver’s license.

4. Negotiate Terms

Because asset based loans are a form of secured financing, lenders are not boxed in to defined parameters and terms are negotiable. Often times, rates, terms, fees and loan structure are negotiable. There is more room to negotiate when your debt service ability (ability to make the monthly payments) and asset quality are high. In an inventory financing or accounts receivable financing scenario, you can negotiate discounted terms from suppliers if you have the cash on hand to cover your cost of goods. Discounts of 2%/10, N30 are common and a reduction in your cost of goods, partially offsets your cost of capital. This is how the majority of our clients mitigate the finance cost and leverage their companies in a responsible way to facilitate their growth.

You can negotiate rates, terms and fees with the lender and then negotiate discounts with your suppliers in exchange for early payment.

5. Catch Up on Your Accounts Receivable

If the majority of your accounts receivable are aged past 60 days, this will have a detrimental effect on the lender’s decision. Regardless of the type of asset based loan being requested, lenders analyze the accounts receivable to measure the cash flow cycle of the business. If your accounts receivable are stretched, it could indicate future cash flow problems. Lenders like to see that the accounts receivable are being collected within industry norms. Additionally, your accounts payable should be paid as promptly as possible and always be less than your accounts receivable. If your accounts payable are larger than your accounts receivable, this is referred to “negative working capital” and is a red flag in the credit review process. Simply put, your company owes more money than it is collecting and this is a concern for all lenders.

In an accounts receivable asset based loan, collection days and collection percent are closely reviewed. The lender wants to know that you have control of the credit you are extending to customers. Collection within terms and collected amounts equal to the amounts billed are key indicators of asset quality. If your accounts receivable are stretched this could be an indicator that your customer credit profile is poor. Deductions taken on the amounts billed could point to poor product quality and customer dissatisfaction. Both items are areas of concern for the lender and weigh heavily on their credit decision.

Are you ready to apply for an asset based loan and grow your business? Huntington Coast Capital can help. We’re your one-stop resource for asset based funding, working to connect businesses with funding options that enable entrepreneurs to achieve their goals. Contact us for a consultation today! Apply online or call at 844-239-2632 to discuss your business growth plans!

29DecDecember 29, 2022 By Patrick

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!

22AprMay 3, 2020 By Patrick

Purchase Order Financing For PPE

Huntington Coast Capital is proud to have been contributing in the fight against the COVID-19 crisis by providing purchase order financing for PPE products. Our asset based loan programs have secured purchase order financing for much needed supplies. These items include face masks, gowns, gloves, shoe covers and face shields.

Large purchase orders from counties, health organizations and hospitals from across the country have been filled thanks to the availability of capital in this unprecedented time. Without access to capital, supplies would halt and safety of our healthcare workers on the front lines would be compromised.

Are you an existing supplier of medical supplies in need of purchase order financing for PPE? Are you in need of additional capital to fill orders from your customers?

In this environment, we have seen huge demand because the order sizes are far too large for the average supplier. For instance, we have seen orders for a couple million dollars to over 100 million dollars. We have access to the capital required to fill these purchase orders.

27FebMay 3, 2020 By Patrick

Small Business Loans In California

What is the rate for a small business loan in California? “My company is looking for an asset based loan, but we do not want to pay too much!” This is the main concern 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 asset based loan 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.

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 the lending partner as an asset based loan partner versus just a pocketbook. Small business loans in California are much easier to obtain when pursuing an asset based loan versus tradition bank financing.

Our private capital 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 return to justify the risk of capital. A flexible asset based 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. Loan rates on asset based loans range wildly depending on the asset being financed, industry the company is in and cash flow of the company.

If your business could use a flexible small business loan in California to grow your company and meet your full potential, we would like to speak with you!

To your success!

Patrick Zazueta | Founder
Huntington Coast Capital, Inc.

27DecDecember 27, 2019 By Patrick

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.

19DecDecember 19, 2019 By Patrick

What An Asset Based Loan Can And Can Not Do For You

We occasionally receive calls from people who are looking to buy a business. The advice when seeking an asset based loan is always to target a company with at least some assets. Service companies such as accounting or legal practices for example, typically do not have hard assets that they use on a daily basis. This disqualifies the possibility of an asset based loan assisting in the purchase of the company.

What assets do lenders like to use as collateral for their loan? Essentially, any asset found on a company balance sheet can be used as collateral for a business purchase. These assets include accounts receivable, inventory, equipment and real estate. Ideally, a company has more than one of these available to be used as collateral for the lender.

When dealing with a new business acquisition loan request, the first course of action is to explore the SBA loan program and see if you can qualify for a government insured loan. The advantage of this loan is the low down payment of 10 percent required from the buyer. The disadvantage is that the SBA loan program is difficult to qualify for. The underwriting guidelines review the target company tax returns to ensure that the company can take on the additional debt used in purchasing the business. Tax return analysis is the most conservative form of cash flow analysis because everyone looks to minimize profits on their tax returns to avoid paying high taxes.

Secondly, the SBA is also required to take outside collateral when making a loan. This usually means a 2nd position on the buyer(s) residence. Not all applicants own a home, or if they do, have equity to offer in the home. The psychological effects of placing your home as collateral can also be a bit intimidating.

If the applicant can not qualify for an SBA loan, there are private money solutions available. Asset based lenders outside of the SBA program are a bit more flexible. They look at the collateral of the business and see what cash can be taken out of the existing assets. For example, if a company owns equipment and real estate, can those assets be leveraged and applied toward the purchase price? Another popular way of purchasing a business is through factoring the accounts receivable. Invoice factoring companies are asset based lenders focused strictly on the accounts receivable of the business to be acquired. By factoring the accounts receivable, they can make additional cash available for the purchase. For example, if a company has $1,000,000 in open accounts receivable a cash availability of up to $850,000 can be made available for the purchase.

The last piece is what is referred to as a “seller carry back.” This is simply an amount of the purchase price that the seller agrees to accept over the course of a payment plan agreed to between buyer and seller. Asset based lenders view this as equity, but also prefer that the buyer has cash to bring in to the purchase. Cash investment from the buyer is important because it keeps them invested in making the acquisition a success. If the buyer has no capital at stake personally, it is easier to walk away from a failed acquisition. Buyers prefer 100% financing and lenders want some “skin in the game” in order to keep the borrower invested.

Asset based loans can make your business acquisition goals a reality. However, buyers need to be realistic in their expectations. If a buyer has zero capital to put down towards the acquisition or the company targeted for purchase has zero assets, the likelihood of success is very slim.

Advice: if you are looking to acquire a business using mostly outside capital, make sure the business has hard assets and you have a portion to apply to the purchase price. What was not mentioned previously is buyer experience. You should also have some experience in the industry your acquisition is in. For example, purchasing a repair shop and have adequate prior experience as a mechanic.

If you would like to talk about acquiring a business, give us a call 714-719-8966.

To you success!

Patrick Zazueta
Huntington Coast Capital, Inc.

20AugAugust 20, 2019 By Patrick

Asset Based Loans The Difference Between Interest Rate and Opportunity Cost

Huntington Beach CA

What is the interest rate? How much does it cost? What fees are involved? These are some popular questions our clients ask when considering borrowing money to grow their business. These questions are typical when looking to see how much something is going to cost over the long run. However, these questions are more applicable to purchases related to a home mortgage, a car loan, applying for a credit card or other more commodity based financial products.

When considering Opportunity Cost the analysis is much different. For example, if I told you the cost of capital for fulfilling multiple $100,000 orders is 20%, you may say “that’s too expensive!” However, when you take a closer look at it, the true funding costs may be only 6% to 7% per order less early payment discounts. The borrower makes substantially more money than the cost of financing if the margins can support the cost.

Here is an example of a typical analysis we take our clients through. It’s a simple way to determine if financing is right for your business.

A purchase order is received from a customer and the cost of goods is $100,000 (your cost or wholesale cost)
Your gross margin on this sale is 60% (your sales price to the customer is $160,000)
Your financing cost is 6.5% of your wholesale cost for 120 day funding or $6,500 ($100,000 multiplied by 6.5%)
The gross profit calculated after financing cost is $53,500 on this order ($60,000 profit minus $6,500 in finance cost)

The question becomes, “would you spend $6,500 to earn $53,500?” Most all of us would agree that is a worthwhile opportunity. There are some variables that can effect these numbers both positively and negatively. For example, if your company has high fixed costs, this will chew in to the profits. On the contrary, if you are able to negotiate a discount for early payment to suppliers (i.e. a 2% discount for payment in 10 days, expressed as 2%/10 net 30) it will have a positive effect on profits.

Keep in mind that this is one sale and each additional sale will have a better net earnings ratio. This is because fixed costs typically stay the same and more profit gets kicked to the bottom line as more sales are realized. An example of where this analysis doesn’t make sense is if a company has out of control fixed expenses or super slim margins as seen in the electromics industry. In our experience, this analysis pencils out for most of our clients.

We always encourage our clients to look at how much they stand to make versus solely focusing on cost. The lender also needs to earn a return and if expectations are managed, business owners can grow their companies and earn more as a result.

About Huntington Coast Capital.

We consult on a wide range of funding options for business owners throughout the United States in the following areas:

Supply chain financing
Equipment loans and lease programs (learn more about our equipment loan platform offered through our subsidiary)
Lines of credit for working capital needs
Term loans for marketing, hiring staff and general expansion needs
Factoring services for accounts receivable financing that also provides for back office credit and collection functions
Purchase order financing
Asset based loans
Business acquisition financing
Inventory financing
Private commercial real estate bridge loans
SBA loans for business and real estate needs

31MayJune 5, 2019 By Patrick

HCC Can Now Offer Commercial Real Estate Loans In California

Huntington Beach, CA Huntington Coast Capital is now licensed to secure asset based, institutional commercial real estate loans in California. Prior to receiving the license, we were only able to place private money asset based loans for bridge or special purposes. Now that the broker license is in place, we can secure permanent funding for all asset types in commercial real estate.

We look forward to better serving our clients with our expanded asset based loan product offering. All types of commercial real estate will be considered. If you are looking for a commercial real estate loan, give us a call 714-719-8966.

08MarMarch 8, 2019 By Patrick

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.