A practical starting point for a clearer lender conversation.
IN THIS PERSPECTIVE
Begin with the purpose of capital
A useful debt proposal explains what a business needs, why it needs it and how borrowing is expected to be repaid. Separate fixed investment from operating capital so each can be assessed on its own terms.
Build a coherent information pack
- A profile explaining the operating model, promoters and customers.
- Financial statements and current borrowing details.
- Sources and uses connecting the amount to its purpose.
- Cash-flow assumptions, repayment expectations and a downside case.
- Available security and known encumbrances.
Explain assumptions and uncertainty
Identify planned capacity, utilisation, collection periods and costs. Explain what happens if commissioning is delayed or receipts arrive later than planned. Make risks understandable rather than concealing them behind a growth story.
Keep the full terms in perspective
Interest is one part of a facility. Fees, tenure, collateral, covenants, pre-disbursement conditions and default obligations also matter. Obtain appropriate legal, tax or accounting advice before agreeing terms.
A sensible first conversation
Describe the purpose, project stage and preferred next step. Agree a secure process before exchanging financial records.
A CLEARER NEXT STEP
Put the context into a conversation.
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