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Seven Observations from Silicon Valley Bank's Failure

Your Virtual Credit Manager

Subscribe now Lessons to Be Learned Looked at from the perspective of somebody responsible for the management of a portfolio of accounts receivable (AR), the events surrounding the SVB collapse present a cautionary tale. Not a subscriber … why don’t you take advantage of a free YVCM subscription?

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Here’s what to do when you’re about to default on a business loan.

Credibly

These occurrences are collectively known as events of default. Additionally, your lender can report the default to credit bureaus, which can have a negative impact on your credit score and you’ll likely be unable to get another business loan ever again. Looking for a better way to handle business finances?

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Do SBA Loans Require a Personal Guarantee?

Fundera

A personal guarantee is simply an agreement a business owner signs agreeing to use their personal assets to pay back the loan in the event the business can’t pay back the loan itself. . It’s sort of like the business owner becomes a personal “co-signer” of the loan.

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Mitigating Risk (and legal action) with Business Intelligence and Client Relationships

Abrigo

In the event of fraud, lawyers will look to mitigate losses through any possible channel – In many cases, lawyers will assert that the accountant should have detected the fraud as an easy way to seek damages. Sudden changes can strain even the best relationships with clients.

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Do SBA Loans Require a Personal Guarantee?

Fundera

In addition, a spouse who owns less than 20% of the business must still provide a personal guarantee if the combined ownership interest of both spouses is 20%. It’s sort of like the business owner becoming a personal “co-signer” of the loan. How Do Personal Guarantees Work? This offers more protection for your personal assets.

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The Bank Crisis and How it Will Affect the Future of Entrepreneurs

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Additionally, small businesses often can’t pay their existing debt, leading to decreased business credit scores or even bankruptcy. Again, small businesses are the most vulnerable, so during a recession the number of small business bankruptcies often increases significantly.

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Do SBA Loans Require a Personal Guarantee?

Fundera

A personal guarantee is simply an agreement a business owner signs agreeing to use their personal assets to pay back the loan in the event the business can’t pay back the loan itself. . It’s sort of like the business owner becomes a personal “co-signer” of the loan.

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