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• RAPID PRE-APPROVAL APPLICATION

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  Company (Legal Name) *

  Company Address [Street, City & Zip] *

  Company Website

  First Name *

  Last Name *

  Email *

  Office Phone *

  Cell Phone *

  What is the best time to call you? *

  Type of Business *

  —Please choose an option—LLCSole PropritorshipPartnershipCorporationOther

  Years Under Current Ownership *

  Finance Amount Needed *

  Please Describe the Equipment *

  Would you like a no obligation insurance quote?

  Yes, please contact me about insurance.

  How many years would you like to repay the financing?*

  Tell us a little more about how we can help *

  First & Last Name of Guarantor *

  Title of Guarantor *

  Address of Guarantor *

  Ownership % of Guarantor 1 *

  Are there multiple guarantors?*

  YesNo

  Name of your business bank/branch *

  Business Checking Balance *

  Credit Score *

  Application Terms*

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  To submit your application, please check this box. By doing so, you certify that the information provided is correct and hereby authorize the release of any and all credit information to our partner lenders & brokers and/or any lender or funding source that may be utilized. Such authorization shall extend to obtaining credit information, including from personal credit bureaus as well as bank and trade references. You will not be able to submit this application if this box is left unchecked.

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• CANNABIS BUSINESS FINANCING FAQ

  Cannabis Business Financing FAQs

  Q: What options do I have for finding financing for my cannabis, hemp or CBD business?

  A: Current options fall into a few general categories. Private investment funds, hard money lenders, banks & credit unions and investors.

   

  Q: If banks and credit unions are lending to the cannabis industry, how come I can’t find them anywhere?

  A: Most banks and credit unions did not start as pure cannabis lenders and are still regulated by the federal government. As traditional institutions move into the industry they are quiet about it and don’t really advertise. We have to find them via direct contact or through our network of partners.

   

  Q: How does the Loanviser process work?

  A: Unlike other services, we don’t think having you bombarded by phone calls and emails from many lenders at once is a great experience for anyone. As such, we review your information, determined what your best first option might be and match you with one option at a time. If the first option doesn’t pan out, we continue to match you up with one option at a time until all are exhausted. Please note that new partners join our network every month so options are always expanding.

   

  Q: What do I need to get qualified for financing for my cannabis, hemp or CBD based business?

  A: It depends on the type and amount of financing you are looking for. You can use the following information as a general guideline. Programs usually require a personal guarantor but not in every situation.

  • Non-secured capital loans: You need a minimum of 6 months time in business, 3 months of bank statements and $12,000 per month in revenue.
  • Asset backed equipment financing: You need a minimum of 6 months time in business, 3 to 6 months of bank statements and above average credit.
  • Real estate financing: You need a minimum of 6 months time in business, 3-6 months of bank statements, above average credit and the loan to value must be 70% or lower.

   

  Q: What type of documents will I need to apply for financing?

  A: Our partners all require that you fill out an official application. In addition, you should get 3-6 months of bank statements, your financials, an equipment list if it’s an equipment request, information on the real estate if it is a real estate purchase, your licenses if available and a summary of your business and financing need.

   

  Q: We are a pre-revenue startup in need of financing. Can you help?

  A: Sometimes. We do have partners that will look at startups. But you will still need to have some resources in place, a solid business plan, experienced leadership and potentially some previous investment.

   

  Q: Do you work with brokers or just direct lenders?

  A: Our partner network includes both direct lenders and brokers. If you are a broker that needs help financing your clients we are happy to help. If you are a broker with cannabis lenders and would like to join our partner network, contact us today to get the conversation started.

   

  Have a question that you don’t see here? Contact us and we’ll get you the answers you are looking for!

• EQUIPMENT LEASING VS EQUIPMENT LOANS

  Equipment Leasing versus Loans

   

  There is a lot more to an equipment purchase than just the cost of the equipment itself. Considerations like depreciation, tax deductions, maintenance and flexibility are critical to determining the best financing options for your business.

   

  The easiest way to break down the difference is to outline how leasing is different from a loan.

   

  Leasing Equipment

   

  • Write off your entire purchase in the first year instead of depreciating a portion each year over multiple years. (See current Section 179 information for limits updated yearly)
  • Improves your balance sheet.
  • Provides options for the end of lease depending if you want to own the equipment or walk away and purchase new equipment.
  • Can be less expensive up front.
  • Increases the types of equipment you can purchase.
  • Often no down payment or collateral is needed.
  • Application process is often simpler.

• SECTION 179 TAX DEDUCTION INFORMATION

  What is Section 179?

   

  Section 179 of the U.S. tax code allows your business to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment purchased and put into use in during the tax year from your gross income.

   

  How is that Different?

   

  Under traditional financing rules your would normally depreciate a portion of your equipment over a number of years instead of the entire purchase in the year one.

   

  How Much Can I Write Off?

   

  Currently you can write off up to $1 million dollars in the first year, with 100% bonus depreciation also currently available, bringing the cap to $2.5 million.

   

  Are there Any Other Limits?

   

  There are additional details you will want to know. Once we connect we can run through everything you need to know about Section 179.

• VENDOR FINANCING PROGRAM

  Why Should I Offer Financing?

   

  Don’t leave your customers at the mercy of big banks or having to spend time wading through the myriad of financing options available. Too much friction causes consumers to abandon the process or seek out a vendor that will take on that burden on their behalf. Close more deals by working closely with a financing partner to close the hole in your sales funnel.

   

  Why Don’t I Just Work Directly with Banks?

   

  Business owners with perfect credit and cash flow will often contact their bank directly for financing. Their lending profile, history and relationship with the bank will get them a solid deal. Those customers are only a fraction of your potential base, so you’ll need to find options for segments the banks won’t finance.

   

  On top of that, it takes a great deal of work to identify, contact, profile and manage a multitude of financing partners that takes away from your time running your business.

   

  Why is Loanviser a Better Option?

   

  Simple, we do the hard work of contacting and qualifying lenders for our network. When you work with us, we’ll have a variety of options to help you finance the greatest number of equipment buyers while you focus on your core business.

   

  Want to Learn More?

   

  We’d love to fill you in on all the details. Fill out the form below and our cannabis vendor equipment financing specialist will reach out right away.