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      Alternative Financing

      Get creative. Crowdfunding and other alternative ways to raise cash may help solve problems for burgeoning businesses, especially when banks tighten their belts. Figure out which options might work best for your business.

        • What is Debt Financing?

          Alternative Financing

          What is Debt Financing?
          If you’re a small business owner, it’s quite likely you might need some additional cash to purchase inventory, hire help, or buy equipment that will streamline your processes. For these and other situations, debt financing could offer a solution.
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          Alternative Financing

          What is Debt Financing?
          If you’re a small business owner, it’s quite likely you might need some additional cash to purchase inventory, hire help, or buy equipment that will streamline your processes. For these and other situations, debt financing could offer a solution.

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          What is Debt Financing?
        • Construction Loans vs. Mortgage: What’s the Difference?

          Loans

          Construction Loans vs. Mortgage: What’s the Difference?
          A mortgage loan is used to purchase a home, but it cannot be used to finance the construction of a new home. Builders and borrowers who would like to finance the building of a new home could apply for a general loan, or they could seek out a special type of financing called a construction loan.
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          Loans

          Construction Loans vs. Mortgage: What’s the Difference?
          A mortgage loan is used to purchase a home, but it cannot be used to finance the construction of a new home. Builders and borrowers who would like to finance the building of a new home could apply for a general loan, or they could seek out a special type of financing called a construction loan.

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          Construction Loans vs. Mortgage: What’s the Difference?
        • What Is Asset-Based Lending (ABL)?

          Alternative Financing

          What Is Asset-Based Lending (ABL)?
          Asset-based lending (ABL) is a type of business financing that takes into account a company’s assets when determining whether a borrower may be granted a loan or line of credit, rather than just its financial performance or credit history. Businesses might turn to ABL if they need funds quickly or have many assets and minimal cash flow.
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          Alternative Financing

          What Is Asset-Based Lending (ABL)?
          Asset-based lending (ABL) is a type of business financing that takes into account a company’s assets when determining whether a borrower may be granted a loan or line of credit, rather than just its financial performance or credit history. Businesses might turn to ABL if they need funds quickly or have many assets and minimal cash flow.

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          What Is Asset-Based Lending (ABL)?
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