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SBA Loan FAQs: Personal Guarantees, Secured Loan vs Unsecured and More.
You are interested in building or buying a business – and you’ve heard that Small Business Administration (SBA) loans are a good idea. But what does all that jargon mean? What are things like “secured vs. unsecured loans” and “personal guarantees”? Find the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions here.
Using an SBA loan to buy a business
Have you heard that a Small Business Administration loan (or “SBA loan”) is what you need to help make your business plan a reality? As an SBA Preferred Lender, First Financial Bank can provide you with the information you need to navigate the SBA loan process.
Small Business Tax Tips
As a small business owner, you are responsible for paying taxes on what your business earns. But you only want to pay what you owe – no more and no less. What can you do to optimize your tax liability? Here are some tips that may help.
Credit Counseling Tips
What is it to be “creditworthy” – and why is it essential for you? And if your credit history is not quite up to par, what can you do to improve it? Check out these credit counseling tips.
Well Prepared Financials Reflect Good Management Skills
Good production numbers are great, but management skills are a must in today’s environment of tight margins and the endless pressures from third parties.
How FSA Farm Loans Can Help You
Buying a farm is a big decision. Whether you want to commercially raise poultry, dairy cows, cattle, or produce one of many crops, is a big decision. You may need a loan to help get you started. That’s where the Farm Service Agency (FSA) and knowledgeable lenders like First Financial Bank come in – to assist family farmers like you.
Erin McElmurry: Delivering Results in a Dressage
Many of our Farm & Ranch loan customers have unique and awe-inspiring stories. We thought you would enjoy hearing about this wonderful one!
Starting a Pet Business: Loan Payment Calculator
Are you looking to start a pet business? If you are, a small business loan may need to be part of your plans. And being able to estimate your loan payments can help you get ready for your next steps.
Clear a Path to a Successful Pet Care Business Loan
What are some of the things you can do to make it easier for your lender to assess your business loan application? Managing Director of First Financial Bank’s Professional Services Division, Schwanda Flowers, Pharm D, provides some insights into how to remove roadblocks and smooth the path for evaluating your first pet-oriented business loan request.
Planning to Buy a Veterinary Practice?
Looking to buy an existing veterinary practice? Take this quiz and see how much you already know – and where you might need some additional guidance as you plan to buy a vet clinic.
Business Loan Payment Calculator: Estimate the Payments for Your Veterinary Practice/Clinic Loan
Been thinking about building, buying or refinancing a loan for your veterinary practice?
Making it Easier to Navigate the Process to Your Veterinary Loan
Thinking about buying or building a veterinary practice? Managing Director of First Financial Bank’s Professional Services Division, Schwanda Flowers, PharmD, provides some insights to help you navigate the business loan process successfully.
How to Read a Balance Sheet for a Veterinary Practice/Clinic
Thinking about buying a veterinary practice or clinic? Looking at the financials will be important in your due diligence – including the latest balance sheet.