Empowering Your Business Growth
A Business Loan provides the capital you need to start, expand, or improve your business operations. Whether you're looking to purchase equipment, increase working capital, or expand your operations, a business loan offers a flexible and affordable solution.
Eligibility Criteria for Business Loan
Eligibility criteria for business loans depend on your business type, financial health, and credit score.
Basic Eligibility Criteria:
- Age: The business owner should be between 25 and 65 years.
- Business Vintage: Typically 2 to 3 years of business operations
- Annual Turnover: Minimum turnover as per the lender's requirements
- Credit Score: A good credit score (700 or above) is typically required for better loan terms.
- Profitability: Consistent profits over the last 2 to 3 years are considered favorable.
Documents Required for Business Loan
For Sole Proprietorship and Partnerships:
- Identity Proof: PAN, Aadhaar, Passport
- Address Proof: Utility bill, Passport, Driving License
- Business Proof: GST registration, trade license, and partnership deed (if applicable)
- Financial Statements: Last 2-3 years’ Income Tax Returns (ITR), balance sheet, and profit & loss account
- Bank Statements: Last 6 months' personal and business bank statements
- Collaterals: Property documents, machinery papers (if applicable)
For Private Limited Companies or LLPs:
- Company Registration: Certificate of incorporation, MoA, and AoA
- Director’s Proof: Identity and address proof of directors
- Financials: Last 3 years’ audited financial statements
- ITR: Income tax returns for the last 2-3 years
- Business Proof: Business registration certificate and trade licenses
- Bank Statements: Company’s bank account statements for the last 12 months.
Features of a Business Loan
- Loan Amount: Loan amounts typically range from ₹50,000 to ₹50 lakh or more, depending on the business requirements and eligibility.
- Interest Rate: Competitive interest rates that depend on your business profile, credit score, and loan amount.
- Repayment Tenure: Flexible repayment terms, typically ranging from 1 year to 5 years, allowing businesses to manage cash flow.
- Collateral Requirements: Some loans are unsecured, while others require collateral based on the loan amount.
- Processing Fees: One-time processing fees may be charged, usually ranging from 1% to 3% of the loan amount.
- Quick Disbursal: Fast approval and disbursal to meet urgent business needs.
- Tax Benefits: Interest payments on a business loan are generally tax-deductible under Section 36(1)(iii) of the Income Tax Act.
Benefits of a Business Loan
- Quick Access to Capital: Get the funds you need without selling equity or taking on investors.
- Flexible Usage: Use the funds for working capital, expansion, inventory, equipment purchase, or any other business purpose.
- No Equity Dilution: Unlike venture capital or investor funding, you retain full control of your business.
- Improved Cash Flow: Access to extra capital helps in managing business expenses, paying off liabilities, and maintaining liquidity.
- Tax Savings: You may receive tax benefits on the interest paid for loans used for business purposes.
- Credit Profile Improvement: Timely repayment of the business loan can help build or improve your credit score for future financing.