Topic: Business Insights
Crop Insurance Coverage – Answering Your Questions
An excerpt from AgDM Newsletter August 2021: “Crop insurance coverage – frequently asked questions” by the Iowa State University Farm Management Field Specialists – Ag Decision Maker
Clearing Up Confusion: Do SBA Loans Need to be Paid Back?
Small Business Administration (SBA) loans have been historically subject to misunderstandings. Recently, as the agency introduced new programs to provide emergency pandemic funding assistance to the country’s hard-hit small businesses, there has been added confusion.
How Long Does It Take to Get an SBA Loan?
If you're a small business owner who has begun the process of researching SBA loans to fund your business, you may be wondering what the process is like and how long it takes. Read this blog to find out more.
Why SBA Loans are Important for our Communities
Communities throughout the state of Iowa are driven by small businesses. One way we support small businesses is by way of SBA lending which provides key benefits for small businesses.
Understanding the Personal Guarantee Required for SBA Loans
To obtain an SBA loan, a personal guarantee is required from anyone who owns more than 20% of the business. This often generates questions from small business owners, so in this article, we'll look more closely at the personal guarantee requirement.
SBA Loans for Women Entrepreneurs
The number of women starting and owning businesses is on the rise, with the U.S. Census Bureau reporting that women-owned businesses increased by 45% from 2007 to 2016, a rate five times faster than the national average.
3 Things About Your Farm's Finances You Can't Afford To Overlook
Like any other entrepreneur, you chose to farm because it combines your skill and your passion. And, like most, doing the work is more pleasurable than managing the enterprise, but being unaware of key financial metrics in real-time carries a risk.
New & Future Farmers – What you Need to Know
Farming has become much more competitive than it was 10 years ago. If you are a new or future farmer - we encourage you to check out this advice from our experienced ag lender.
5 Ways Farming Operations Can Stretch Cash Flow
In this blog, discover the actions you need to take to improve an operation’s liquidity when projected cash inflows fall short of projected cash outflows.
As Baby Boomers Exit, SBA Loans Can Help with Business Succession
At the end of 2019, Baby Boomer business owners were already beginning to retire in record numbers. As with most trends, the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the number of Baby Boomers exiting the workforce, opening the door for many small businesses to change hands.
Why are Iowa Small Businesses Choosing Lincoln Savings Bank for SBA Loans?
Lincoln Savings Bank's roots are small communities in Iowa which is why small businesses across the state are choosing LSB for their Small Business Administration loans.
