CMS Funding Blog

No matter what state your business is in today, you may find yourself needing or wanting a working capital loan. Before you start your application, however, you can better your chances for qualification by following a few simple steps. Take a look at these three tips to help you get ready to apply for a working capital loan.

Business finance is a tricky concept. Conventional wisdom says that you should try to avoid debt at all cost, and any outstanding debt should be paid off quickly.

So as a business owner, running your business as debt-free as possible is the only option, right? Wrong.

According to the National Retail Federation, 2016 shopping trends have proven that online browsing begins as early as October. What does this mean for you? It means you should ensure that by now your business is fully prepared with a strategy, trends, and inventory! But if you’re not, don’t worry, we can help! Here are four points that will help determine if your business is ready for the holiday season:

Are you looking into commercial truck financing but unsure if it is the right fit for you? Here are a couple success stories that confirm commercial truck financing can change your company.

If you’re a business owner who has bad credit, you should know that FICO scores between 300 and 629 are more common than you think. But many traditional lenders still view these low scores as a sign that you might default on your loan payments. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, 63 percent of small business owners seek funding from big banks, but only about 27 percent succeed in getting a loan. If you’re a member of the majority who gets rejected, you still have options. There are more and more alternative lending sources available to business owners who have a less-than-great FICO score. There are also many work-arounds that allow you to borrow money or establish lines of credit for your business. Here are some that we recommend.