Before getting a bank loan you need careful planning. If you have family, then as much as possible you need to consult them, so that they will know and even help you with your plan. Advice is needed and being arrogant or stubborn gives nothing but failure.
After planning for a loan, choose what types or kind of loan you want to apply. If you plan to have a loan to do some business, then you need to know what type of business you want to have and write the probable cause or advantage and disadvantage so at least you have some idea on the business you want to have.
Borrowing to start a business is not as easy as what you think since you have to cope up with the payment for the loan and at same time, you also need a profit for your business in order to pay the interest as well.
So hitting two birds with one stone is needed when you borrow. Have a good business plan since bank also requires this and gather financial data to show to the lender that you have the capability to pay your loan.
Here are some questions for you to think and plan before getting a bank loan:
- What is your plan for the money you will borrow?
- How much exactly do you need?
- What is the interest rate percentage?
- What are the terms and how long you can repay your loan?
- What kind of loan do you want to apply for?
These are important questions where in only you who can answer it when you want to get a bank loan. If your loan is for business then you need to study on how you can get a profit out of the amount you loan.
As personal loan, you have 2 choices which are the secured and unsecured bank loan. To get your bank loan one should fill up the information sheet asking your name, age, and residence address, credit records from 3 reputable agencies, your financial income, and where you work.
Here are other things you need where in the bank require:
- Loan application
- Supporting documents as proof for your monthly income
- Good credit record
- Collateral (only for secured bank loan) Valuable things such as real estate, car or jewelry.
When you accomplish all the requirements then you can hand that to the bank for the loan. It is easy to get a personal loan if you have a good and clean credit record.
Be honest in answering all the information you fill up and always have a good relation with the bank so if ever you have something to ask which you don’t understand, they are happy to help you understand.
Since there are many lenders or banks to choose, still you need to shop around for the lowest interest rate you can get. Be professional in dealing with the bank staff and being honest is the best policy. If you want for speedy decision, then make sure that your application is complete.
Always read the term and condition and understand it before signing.