How to choose the business credit indicated
Once we have convinced ourselves that we need a business credit, and we have secured in the first instance that we are able to repay the loan, it is time to evaluate and compare different banks or financial institutions that we can provide The credit required, and different financial products they offer.
In addition to the amount and the requirements or conditions that we can apply the factors or criteria should take into account when deciding on the best financial offer are:
The cost of borrowing
Before taking into account the interest rate offered by banks or financial institutions, which in reality we must take into account is the total cost of financing (known as total financial cost, or cost effective), which consists of the rate interest, plus other costs normally included in the loan, such as costs of issuance or maintenance.
The total cost of financing is the true rate to be paid on a loan, and is the most important criterion should take into account when comparing different financing options available on the market.
The loan term
The period is the period of time gives the bank or financial institution to repay the loan and pay interest. In evaluating the different financial offers that exist, we must consider that the period is granted us according to our ability to pay.
A shorter term, usually lower interest rate but higher fees to pay. And longer term, usually higher interest rate, but lower fees to pay, and therefore the possibility of acquiring a larger loan.
The type of interest rate
Another aspect we must consider is the type of interest rate. We must consider whether it is a fixed rate, variable interest rate, or a combined rate.
Fixed rates are constant during the life of the loan, variable rates are set according to certain parameters, and combined rates being fixed rates usually start and then become variable rates.
Fixed rates allow us to know in advance what the fees and, therefore, give control and security of knowing how much are we going to pay. While rates have uncertain variables that may increase at any time, but usually are lower than fixed rates.
The main parameter to set a variable rate is the economic situation, so if the economic situation is unstable, it is advisable to purchase fixed rate to avoid sudden increases in assessments. But if the economic situation is stable, it is advisable to buy variable rates that typically are lower than the fixed.