A practical starting point for organizing the information and decisions that can matter when a business begins exploring financing.
Be specific about what the capital is intended to accomplish, such as equipment, working capital, expansion, inventory, or a real-estate transaction.
Have a clear view of time in business, monthly revenue, entity type, industry, existing obligations, and other basic business information.
Depending on the product and provider, financial statements, bank statements, tax records, invoices, leases, or transaction documents may be requested.
Financing structures can differ in cost, term, repayment frequency, collateral, guarantees, and flexibility. Review the full provider terms before deciding.
The right starting point depends on the business need. A line of credit, equipment financing, factoring, SBA pathway, or real-estate product may solve very different problems.
If you are not sure which product fits, describe the business and funding objective first. Cognitia's initial application includes a “Not Sure” option.
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