Finance

Writing a business plan for a loan

By Scavi Company · · 3 min read
Writing a business plan for a loan

A focused plan makes financing easier.

Purpose

Use of funds.

Numbers

History.

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Projections

Realistic.

Team

Experience.

Repayment

Cash flow.

A closer look

Long plans full of jargon do not impress lenders. A clear, short plan with numbers and repayment logic does.

Where to start

Gather three years of financials and write a two-page plan.

An example

An HVAC company wrote a short plan showing how two new trucks would add revenue. The loan was approved.

Common mistakes

Unrealistic projections, missing numbers and long text.

What to track

Track approval and actual results.

Questions to ask

What will the loan pay for? How will it increase revenue? How will we repay?

Make it repeatable

Update the plan yearly for future financing.

Price every call so it pays.

We help service businesses set clear policies, book better jobs and turn more calls into profitable work.

Frequently asked questions

What do lenders want in a business plan?

The purpose of the loan, financial history, realistic projections, market and team information and how the loan will be repaid.