Lines of Credit

Open a business line of credit to manage working capital, meet everyday expenses, and to make payroll and cover invoices. Lines of credit come with more flexible spending than business credit cards making everyday management decisions a snap!

Is a Line of Credit?

A business line of credit is a revolving loan granted to a business based on criteria such as time in business, annual revenue and asset value (sometimes) leveraged to reduce interest rates or increase credit limits. Business credit cards are helpful, but they won’t cover many expenses such as utilities, rent or payroll. A line of credit works as part of your working capital budget to smooth out cash flow throughout the year.

Secured Line of Credit

Because a line of credit is a loan, securing it with assets has two benefits: higher credit limits and lower risk for the lender, which translates to better rates for you.

Unsecured Line of Credit

An unsecured line of credit carries with it higher risk for the lender. Approvals are more difficult to achieve, but for borrowers that won’t carry a balance, this can be a great option to avoid becoming overleveraged.

Non-Revolving Line of Credit

This is a one-time balance up to a total credit limit. You can draw a portion of the balance, and as you repay it, unlike a revolving line, that portion is unavailable for a subsequent draw. This kind of line is useful for one-time projects.

How do I apply?
The first step is to fill out the form on our application page. From there we will help assess things like your time in business, annual revenue, cash flow, margin and available assets. These will help us identify and target the most likely credit lenders and will guide the next steps in the application process.
May I open more than one line of credit?
Yes! It’s not uncommon for a business to have both an asset based line of credit as well as an unsecured line. The asset based line provides lower interest rates and the unsecured line gives businesses a buffer when they need to pay a high value PO or execute quickly on a short term project or contract.
Do all businesses use lines of credit?
A line of credit is one financial instrument that can be used to effectively manage working capital. That said, it is not the only option when it comes to working capital and expense management. As part of your application we will look at the full range of working capital funding options to see if we can get you the funds you need at the rates and terms that are best for your business.
When is a line of credit not a good fit?
Interest rates for credit are higher rates for long term financing, so purchasing equipment, paying for building upgrades or buying goods that will take three to six months to sell may not be the best use of a credit line. During the application process we will work with you to identify your intended use of funds to match your business with the right funding for each.

ADVANTAGES

OF a LINE OF CREDIT

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A line of credit can cover expenses not allowed under a credit card.

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Funds can help even out cash flow during slow months prior to a seasonal boom.

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Access lower interest rates than traditional business credit cards.

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Increase borrowing limits by providing collateral to reduce lender risk.

Address

11844 Bandera Road, Suite 520
Helotes, TX 78023