Access to Capital: What Lenders Actually Look For
Date and time
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Organizer
Shauna R. Cooper
shauna.cooper@benedict.edu
803-705-4441
Host organization
Benedict College Women's Business Center
Type of event
Resource Partner event
Event description
Getting denied for funding is often avoidable. The difference is preparation.
This one-hour webinar breaks down exactly what lenders look for when reviewing an application and how to position a business to qualify. Participants will learn which financial documents matter most, how personal credit and guarantees factor in, and why net income carries more weight than revenue.
The session also addresses common mistakes that can hurt funding chances, including how tax write-offs can work against a business, and explains how lenders assess the ability to repay. If planning to seek funding, this session will help with getting prepared before applying.