It’s the #1 question our customers have been asking for almost all of 2022: when are these interest rates coming down? I wish I knew the answer, but I don’t. Nobody does. We’ve seen rates rise all year, most recently at the beginning of November. And to my eyes (as well as to most economic pundits), the end… Read More »
Over the years, I’ve spoken quite a bit about the restrictions that are common on almost all bank loans, and how they can really make things tough on a company. To refresh, the three I mention most are: Blanket Liens – This is where the bank slaps a lien on your entire business, meaning you cannot do what… Read More »
Let’s meet Chuck. Chuck owns a construction company, and over the last 17 years, has financed equipment four times with Crest Capital. Chuck’s first deal was in 2005. He was, I think, a three-person company at the time. He and two friends got together a few years prior doing contracting work, and also subbed out to some larger… Read More »
Keeping up with the “reasons to finance equipment in 2022” theme, let’s talk about a favorite subject of business owners everywhere – getting the jump on your competition. Business is all about providing good products and services that are of value to your customer base. But competition is always going to exist – everything you do, your competitor… Read More »
I remember when I was about 14 years old. A few years of mowing lawns had built up my bank account to several hundred dollars. It was a lot of money for a kid back then. And it made me feel very secure. Money in the bank is a great feeling anytime. I also wanted a new videogame… Read More »