Business and Industry Loans

Huntington Coast Capital Presents At The Cove At UC Irvine Applied Innovation
By Patrick

Huntington Coast Capital Presents At The Cove At UC Irvine Applied Innovation

Huntington Beach, CA  Entrepreneurs from around the southwestern United States came to The Cove Applied Innovation Center at UC Irvine to pitch their business plans in an effort to raise capital from venture capitalists and equity investors. The companies in attendance ranged from pre-revenue, startup concepts to established companies looking to take their business to the next level. A broad range of industries were represented some of which were video game developers, niche apparel companies, foam mattress engineers, craft tea brewers, education service platforms, and airline sanitation concept companies. There were also medical technology companies represented in the area of liver function testing and patient records management.

The energy in the room was high with business owners given either 1-minute or 5-minutes to present their business and plans for the future and the opportunities that existed. The time frames were offered at different ticket price levels. The pressure was on from the beginning as the moderator kicked of the program by stating bluntly, if you can not explain your business and justification for investment in the first minute, the investors will not listen to what you have to say in the second minute! 

After the entrepreneurs were placed in the hot seat to present with hundreds of eyes fixated on them, the panelists were given the opportunity to ask questions about the business to dig deeper to see if an investment opportunity existed. Feedback was direct and pointed as the venture fund and equity groups inquired about the financial details and assessed the likelihood of earning a return on an investment. Investor comments were direct, cold and objective as they assessed the quality of the opportunities being presented.

Huntington Coast Capital was at the program to discuss the other side of business lending, asset based loans. Successfully securing an equity investment for your company is a gratifying feeling. It is an acknowledgement from discerning and critical investors that your business plans have merit and potential. Sometimes, this endorsement and confidence can be supported with investments of over a million dollars!

The harsh reality is however, that very few companies earn the privilege of an equity investment. These equity groups are reviewing upwards of three business investment opportunities per day. I often equate companies looking for an equity investment as sea turtles. Millions are born and sadly only a few hundred make it to open water!

This success ratio can be discouraging. However, when companies can not qualify for an equity investment, capital may be available on the debt side. If you are looking for money to hire staff, complete research and development of a product, market your company or gain inroads to supplier and customer contacts, equity is a great option. Conversely, if you are looking for funds to cover purchase orders or improve your working capital cycle, an asset based loan is a better option. You should not give up equity in your company if all you are looking to do is cover your cost of goods, purchase equipment or increase your inventory to meet demand. These capital expense items are all met with asset based loans.

Huntington Coast Capital specializes in securing asset based loans for companies of all sizes throughout the United States. Our typical funding amount is anywhere from $250,000 to $1,500,000. If you have solicited an equity investment with no success, look in to an asset based loan. We would welcome the opportunity to speak with you about your business goals. Call me directly at 714-719-8966.

To your success!

Patrick Zazueta | Founder
Huntington Coast Capital, Inc.

HCC Secures $350,000 Asset Based Loan For Social Media Advertising Company
By Patrick

HCC Secures $350,000 Asset Based Loan For Social Media Advertising Company

Huntington Beach, CA: A southern California company providing retailers with a way to socially market their products was growing fast. Huntington Coast Capital secured them an asset based loan on the general assets of the business to take them to the next level.

The company essentially captures happy customers in an onsite Kiosk that takes pictures of them and their friends and shares the message and photos on their social media outlets. A modern way to advertise your business! The products as described on the company’s website are copied here:

We turn event photos into marketing stories

We believe that the best way to spread your brand’s story is to capture a personal photo of your customers. Capturing photos and videos of your customers is the most powerful way to create testimonials and word-of-mouth marketing.

As we continue to evolve our technology, we have a few guiding principles:

  • All of our technology is designed for marketing, and the best type of marketing happens when the consumer’s photo tells a story.
  • Photos should be delivered as a gift. For example, Photo Access Cards turn a photo into a physical gift that people put into their pocket and use to retrieve the photo later. No need to ask the consumer for information onsite
  • Different situations require different methods of delivery. We support delivering photos by: email, SMS, handing out Photo Access Cards, handing out a glossy print, through social channels, and with an onsite sharing kiosk
  • Event technology has to be drop-dead-simple to use and bullet-proof. All of our technology can be used in a single location or rolled out to hundreds of locations
  • We have created a system that fits the needs of the most demanding large brands, and can be used by small businesses

Could your business use an asset based loan? We secure asset based loans in California and throughout the country! Call us today 714-719-8966.

$50,000 Asset Based Loan For A Chiropractic Office
By Patrick

$50,000 Asset Based Loan For A Chiropractic Office

Huntington Beach, California – Huntington Coast Capital secured an asset based loan for a chiropractic office. The use of proceeds was to consolidate existing debt and additional funds for marketing and working capital. These smaller sized loan requests are difficult to be approved under due to the return to the funding source. However, we were able to get two separate approvals, one through the SBA and another through a private capital source. The SBA option was naturally more attractive from an interest rate perspective and the borrower elected that option.

The SBA loan will be an asset based loan with a blanket lien on all of the business assets. The loan was approved due to strong debt service coverage and the borrower’s strong credit score. The term asset based loan is a broad term and can be used to describe a number of different loan products. Some asset based loans are specific to accounts receivable, inventory or equipment and others are more of a blanket loan on all assets of a business, as in our most recent example.

If you business could use an asset based loan to take advantage of growth opportunities, call us! 714-719-8966.

To your success!

What Is An Asset Based Loan?
By Patrick

What Is An Asset Based Loan?

Huntington Beach, CA: The term asset based loan is widely used to describe a loan secured against an asset of value as security for the money borrowed. Huntington Coast Capital has been securing asset based loans for our clients in California and across the nation since 2010. Asset based loans consist of loans secured by commercial real estate, inventory, accounts receivable, purchase orders or equipment. Below is a brief summary on how we have assisted our clients in securing asset based loans in California and across the United States in these different categories.

  1. Commercial and investment real estate. Companies that lack sufficient business collateral are often required to pledge outside collateral as an abundance of caution in this type of asset based loan. Often referred to as bridge loans, these loans usually have terms of 6 months to 3 years and are offered through private money capital providers. These asset based loans are offered in California and throughout the country.
  2. Inventory loans. For companies in the manufacturing, distribution, wholesale and retail spaces, inventory represents cash tied up in goods for sale. Inventory can be used as security in an asset based loan. Depending on the type of inventory however, a loan may not be available. For example, if a company is selling fresh fish, meat or poultry, finding an asset based loan will likely not be possible due to the quick turn of this type of product and the potential for spoilage. Other forms of inventory such as t-shirts, tires, dried goods and other products with long shelf lives have a much better chance of being accepted as collateral for an asset based loan.
  3. Accounts receivable and purchase orders. These two assets represent an amount owed and an order for shipment. Both of these asset types qualify for an asset based loan. In fact, these two asset classes are the most popular asset based loan being requested from our clients in California. Companies in search of improved working capital utilize their accounts receivable as collateral for an asset based loan and their purchase orders as collateral when looking to obtain funding to cover their cost of goods to suppliers.
  4. Equipment loans. Asset based loans used to purchase or refinance equipment are for a specific purpose. Retail sector companies such as restaurants are big users of equipment loans as well as companies in the manufacturing sector. Often times in business acquisitions, equipment loans provide a portion of the funds required for the purchase if the equipment is currently owed free and clear and has a usable life of over 10 years.

Asset based loans are vital to the economy and provide funds to companies when more traditional finance programs can not meet the need. If you are a California company in search of an asset based loan or are located anywhere in the continental United States and looking for financing to take advantage of growth opportunities, consider an asset based loan.

Need assistance navigating the capital markets? That is our specialty and we are eager to help. For advise and counsel on asset based loans or any other form of business financing, give us a call 714-719-8966.

To your success!

Patrick Zazueta
Huntington Coast Capital, Inc.

Business Loan For Dickey’s BBQ $40,000
By Patrick

Business Loan For Dickey’s BBQ $40,000

Huntington Beach, CA: A franchise owner for a national chain known as Dickey’s BBQ (the largest BBQ franchise in the country) came to Huntington Coast Capital for a business loan. The loan amount needed to replace and upgrade a Point Of Sale system for the business and consolidate debt was $40,000. At this loan amount, most traditional lenders shy away and opt for financing the larger requests over $150,000.

The franchise owners found it difficult to obtain financing from their local bank. They were introduced to a number of consultants that were not in the capital markets specializing in business loans and wasted a lot of time searching for the elusive capital. Huntington Coast Capital was introduced through one of our affiliate partners and tasked with securing the funding they desperately needed.

After a couple of inquiries, we were able to secure the business loan for their franchise. By utilizing this debt, they are now able to upgrade their systems and restructure their debt at more favorable terms.

Could your company use a business loan? Huntington Coast Capital secures business loans in our home town of Huntington Beach and nationwide. We look forward to serving your business loan needs.

To your success!

Patrick Zazueta
Huntington Coast Capital, Inc.
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Huntington Coast Capital Secures $1,000,000 Equipment Loan For A Distributor Of Water Station Vending Machines
By Patrick

Huntington Coast Capital Secures $1,000,000 Equipment Loan For A Distributor Of Water Station Vending Machines

Huntington Beach, CA: A company specializing in alkaline water vending machines was searching for an equipment loan to build the inventory required to meet new customer contracts.

Their water stations are designed for commercial and residential use. Their flagship commercial product is the WST-700 is a state-of-the-art water dispensing system that purifies drinking water to a very high standard and percolates it through layers of natural minerals to produce a soft, silky water in one, three and five gallon increments.

On the consumer side, the WST-100 is the first compact reverse osmosis water purifer with a built-in alkaline mineral cartridge. It percolates water through five beds of minerals to produce alkaline water in a very natural way.

Demand for their products has been increasing steadily over the past few months on both the consumer and commercial side. Huntington Coast Capital secured them an arrangement with a consumer lease company to manage the credit review, approval and management of the products sold directly to household users and an equipment loan purchase line to manage and fund their commercial business. Without the equipment loan products delivered by Huntington Coast Capital, they would have to turn away a lot of business and stall the company’s growth.

If traditional banks have declined your company’s equipment loan request, call us. Most business loans are approved through the private sector. If your search for financing has ended in a dead end, give us a call.

To your success!

Patrick

HCC Funds $1,300,000 In Business Loans In The Month Of December
By Patrick

HCC Funds $1,300,000 In Business Loans In The Month Of December

Huntington Beach, CA.  During the month of December Huntington Coast Capital secured a $650,000 equipment loan and two SBA loans for $500,000 and $150,000 for a total of $1,300,000 in business loans! The scenarios are outlined below:

  1. $650,000 equipment loan for a southern California contractor – The company was paying a high rate of interest on the equipment they used in their day to day operations – The high cost of financing was impacting their cash flow. They engaged Huntington Coast Capital for their equipment loan needs and we were able to reduce their financing costs by almost half, saving them thousands in monthly finance expense.
  2. $500,000 SBA loan for a growing company in the stencil business – The company produces custom stencils for any design and application. The company had an existing SBA loan and were looking to borrow an additional $350,000 to purchase additional equipment to meet growth demands. Huntington Coast Capital secured a $500,000 SBA loan to cover the equipment costs and refinance the existing SBA loan.
  3. $150,000 SBA Express Loan for a custom glass manufacturer – An established custom glass manufacturer was looking for additional funds for advertising and marketing to break in to new markets and broaden their customer base. They have a profitable business serving general contractors and are looking to expand in to direct commercial work.

Whether your business loan needs are for equipment purchases, inventory or general working capital demands, we can assist. We serve companies of all sizes from startup to established.

Business Loans And Knowing The Right Mechanic
By Patrick

Business Loans And Knowing The Right Mechanic

Huntington Beach, CA: My trip to the mechanic made me think about why it is important to have a business loan broker in your corner.

My car recently started misfiring and I took it to the local, large regional mechanic shop (name held anonymous out of professional courtesy) to have them take a look at it. This particular mechanic occupies a lot of space in a high rent district, offers coffee and cookies in the waiting area and an overall professional and sterile atmosphere. The mechanic bays where the specialists operate and solve problems for sick cars looks like it was created by Boeing itself.

After the expert diagnosis was delivered (my car needed new spark plugs and two ignition coils replaced) they provided the cost estimate. I thought to myself, “this is going to be steep” and I wasn’t disappointed. Total cost $682.17. Seeing that I need my car and can’t go more than a few hours without it, I reluctantly agreed. Their courtesy shuttle drove me home and would later pick me up.

When I returned to the shop, the mechanic came out and said, “your car is all done, but you really should replace the other ignition coils and your timing belt is showing cracks and can break at any second.” He went on to say, “the timing belt is a big expense costing roughly $1,200 and then of course the cost of the other coils would bring use to around $1,800 with labor.” I said I would bring it back as I needed to pick up my kids from school.

As I was driving to my kids’ school, my head still in a fog having gone through the surreal experience of knowing that you are not getting the whole story, but not having the knowledge to know for sure, I remembered my trusted Volvo mechanic. I went to this fancy mechanic because they can service the car the same day and I was in a urgent need to have my car back. Now that I had the time, I called my Volvo specialist and booked an appointment.

He replaced the timing belt and also took care of some other minor repairs that weren’t urgent but nice to have done (one of running lights was out, there was a slow leak in my right front tire, and an issue with the passenger side door handle). The short story was that all these repairs had a total cost of $365.00! This was the timing belt that was going to cost me $1,200 according to the fancy mechanic. By the way, the other engine coils didn’t need to be replaced and if they happen to misfire, you can take the car in at your leisure within 100-200 miles of running the car like that. Quite a different story than the high priced mechanic gave me.

Where am I going with this? I saved a few bucks and that is a great win for me personally, but what does it have to do with securing capital and business loans? A lot actually. You see, the high priced guys would never tell me about their competitor working out of a little industrial box charging 1/3 the cost. They would never tell me that replacing the other ignition coils wasn’t necessary (on the contrary, they urged me to). I saved a lot of money by remembering who else was out there, offering similar service and quality work for less.

Business owners in the market for equipment loans, purchase order financing, SBA loans or any other type of loan often enter the process blind. This exposes them to being taken advantage of and subject to convincing, yet biased, opinions of how to handle their funding needs. Direct lenders are experts at explaining the benefits of their financing, but would never tell you where to go to get a competitive quote.

As unbiased business loan consultants, we provide our clients with the confidence to explore their funding needs knowing that we, with our industry experience, knowledge and contacts, are working on their behalf. Do you know if you are about to pay three times more than you should? Is the loan structure being offered by your lender truly the best for your business?

Save yourself the time, energy and frustration of exploring your business loan options and leave it to us. We work with business owners and funding sources on a daily basis and have our fingers on the pulse of the debt markets. Give us a call and let us discuss your capital needs 714-719-8966

To your success,

Patrick Zazueta | Founder
Huntington Coast Capital, Inc.

Equipment financing, inventory financing, and working capital loans are easy to find right? Not if you’re in one of these two scenarios…
By Patrick

Equipment financing, inventory financing, and working capital loans are easy to find right? Not if you’re in one of these two scenarios…

Huntington Beach, CA: Business owners looking to obtain a business loan for equipment financing, inventory financing or working capital have many options to choose from. Capital is plentiful for companies on the rise and in need of financing to meet their growth potential. In fact, most of our clients come to us with equipment financing, purchase order financing, inventory financing, and working capital loan needs. Huntington Coast Capital has a extremely high success ratio in placing these loan requests.

However, there are a couple of situations where this may not be so easy. On a rare occasion we will get a funding request for a company in the medicinal marijuana industry. While the selling of marijuana is legal in some states, there is still a stigma attached to it, even if it is legitimately prescribed by a doctor. As you can imagine, obtaining funding for the growers and distributors in this industry, even if completely legitimate, is very difficult to secure. Some lenders simply do not lend in this industry and lump it together with other unsavory industries like gambling and adult content distribution. Is this fair? I have no idea. This article isn’t about providing an opinion on what the lender’s moral compass should be when analyzing loan requests in this industry. I can say, however, that finding a lender to fund your expansion in this business is very difficult. In fact, even with our extensive contacts in the industry, we only know of one. That’s right one. However, we were happy to have this contact when we received a call from a company in Colorado inquiring about an equipment loan along with funding for tenant improvements for his budding (no pun intended) business. The fact is that his cash flow and profit margins are extremely strong and his business could grow substantially with the right capital partner. Looks like we found them a solution after months of searching on their own in vain. A satisfying moment for us indeed. Now his Cannabis business is set to catapult to the next level!

The second difficult spot to be in is when you are looking for accounts receivable financing for consumer accounts receivable. The market is flooded with options for financing accounts receivable when you are selling business to business, but business to consumer is a ghost town. Most all lenders have the perspective that financing against these debt pools is risky and the credit process for business credit and personal credit is much more subjective and difficult to manage. I have to say, that I agree. To manage risk in this area requires having a specialty and sole dedication to the industry. Like other types of lending, you need to manage losses through diversifying the risk over several separate exposures and minimize credit to any one debt holder. However, this said, it is possible, just not popular among the lending community. As before, we have only one lender in this industry! We don’t come across these requests too often, but when we do, it is satisfying to say, “we may have a solution.”

Do you have a difficult loan request? Has everyone told you “no” because you fit one of the scenarios above? If so, we would like to speak with you!

Be on the lookout for our next blog article that features auto mechanics and why that experience also requires a knowledge of the options! I think we can all agree that we are paying too much for our cars to be serviced in most cases and it pays to know who else can do it for less!

Contact us 714-719-8966

HCC Now Active in Government Backed Business and Industry Loans
By Patrick

HCC Now Active in Government Backed Business and Industry Loans

Huntington Coast Capital is now offering Business and Industry Loans (B&I Loans) for rural communities.

The purpose of the B&I Guaranteed Loan Program is to improve, develop, or finance business and industry, create employment and improve the economic and environmental climate in rural communities.

Citizenship Requirement Individual borrowers must be citizens of the United States (U.S) or have been legally admitted for permanent residence. Corporations or other nonpublic body organization must be at least 51 percent owned by persons who are either citizens of the U. S. or reside in the U.S. and have been legally admitted for permanent residence.

An area must be rural to be eligible for the B&I Guaranteed Loan Program. A rural area is defined as any area other than a city or town that has a population greater than 50,000 and the urbanized area contiguous and adjacent to such a city or town. You can verify an address for rural area eligibility at http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/ and going to ERS-Rural Area Determination hyper-link.

Feasibility Studies are required for start-ups or if the project will significantly affect the borrower’s operation. Feasibility studies must be completed by a qualified independent consultant.

Collateral must have documented value sufficient to protect the interest of the Lender and the Agency. The collateral discounted value will normally be at least equal to the loan amount. Lenders will discount collateral consistent with sound loan-to-value policy.

For complete information on the program click this government website link: http://www.rd.usda.gov/.

For information on lenders participating in the program, visit us here.