S02 EP02 | Business Loan Ready: The Truth About What Lenders Really Want to See

In this episode of Beyond the Receipt, host Hope Brown welcomes financial strategist Robin R. Haynes to discuss what business owners need to know about preparing for business loans. With over 26 years of experience in the financial industry and as a business advisor for the Goldman Sachs 10K Small Business Program, Robin shares invaluable insights on both personal and business credit readiness.

Key Topics:

• Why lenders consider personal credit for business loans
• Target credit score ranges for loan approval
• Optimal debt-to-income ratios for loan qualification
• Essential financial documents lenders review
• Common mistakes business owners make when applying for loans
• The importance of business credit vs. personal credit
• Marketing plan requirements for loan applications
• Traditional vs. non-traditional lending options

Featured Guest: Robin R. Haynes – Financial Strategist & Business Advisor

• 26+ years in the financial industry
• Business Advisor for Goldman Sachs 10K Small Business Program
• Author of “The Fundamentals of Finances Applied to Everyday Living”
• BS in Accounting & MBA in Entrepreneurial Studies

Quotable Moment: “Before you even go to the financial institution and apply for a loan, you have to ask yourself three questions: Why do I need the money? How is it going to be dispersed? And how am I going to pay it back? If you cannot answer those questions, then you need not to apply.” – Robin R. Haynes

Connecting with Robin R. Haynes: 

• Website: https://www.robinrhaynes.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-r-haynes-mba-asbc%C2%AE-rfc%C2%AE-b2b56a7/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robin.r.haynes
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowing_helps
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@robin.r.haynes