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What Should I Watch Out for When Signing a Business Loan?

Date: Wednesday, February 21 2007

Never sign for a business loan until you have read the entire document, and never, under any circumstances, sign a blank document or a document with empty lines that could be filled in later.

When you are reviewing the document, keep these key points in mind:

  • Avoid loans with balloon payments.
  • Always choose a loan with positive amortization, otherwise you may find your loan balance getting bigger each month instead of smaller.
  • Finally, beware of high prepayment penalties.

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