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How to Speak With a Business Underwriter?

Written by: Joe Ferriolo

Article Overview: When speaking to an underwriter do yourself a favor and make sure you are prepared. You should know your business better than anyone else. Be positive; believe in your own cause. If you do not believe in your business why then would an underwriter extend your business credit? Help the underwriter to see the “big picture” and why you are successful. Do not ramble on and on with no purpose. We are all busy. Keep it short and to the point.

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How to Speak With a Business Underwriter?

 

When speaking to an underwriter do yourself a favor and make sure you are prepared. You should know your business better than anyone else. Be positive; believe in your own cause. If you do not believe in your business why then would an underwriter extend your business credit? Help the underwriter to see the "big picture" and why you are successful. Do not ramble on and on with no purpose. We are all busy. Keep it short and to the point.

 

Have your facts and figures in front of you. Nothing sounds worse than a client stumbling around looking for financial figures. If you do not know the finances it causes doubt to the underwriter that you do not know what is going on in your own business.

 

Figures to have prepared before making the call:

 

Why are you applying for credit?

To grow your business and keep business expenses separate from personal. Do not tell an underwriter to consolidate debt. No bank or lender wants to throw money into a sinking ship.

 

Lastly be personable. We are all human beings with feelings and emotions. Find a common ground and be likeable. No one likes to deal with someone who is rude and grumpy.

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About the Author: Joe Ferriolo
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Joseph Ferriolo has been in the financing industry for 15+ years.  To say the least, he has seen a lot of changes over this time.  Each passing year has enabled him to see new ways and avenues of making loans work.  He started in large traditional banking institutions doing credit analyses and underwriting.  He eventually, took his experience in finance and put his passion into creating his own business ventures.  He found that a lack of cash flow can stop a successful business in its tracks.  This is why he developed a company that helps business owners obtain financing for their small business.  He commonly says "getting a loan has become an art form.  Simple mistakes can stop your business from getting the capital you need to get through the slow seasons."  Learn and benefit from his ventures, mistakes and life experiences in business financing.

 

Joseph Ferriolo

CEO of Wise Man Finance

www.wisemanfinance.com



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