The Importance of Personal Credit When Obtaining a Business LOC
	Unlike a business investment from a private investor, obtaining a business LOC requires that you have a good personal credit score. If you do not have a great personal credit score then it is still possible to obtain a business line of credit, but it will be more difficult. In the event that you credit is not “up-to-par” then there are a number of lenders available that can provide you with alternative forms of debt financing that are not wholly dependent on personal credit. However, these lines of credit often have very difficult terms and high interest rates. As any good accountant will tell you, it is imperative that you have a good credit before applying for a business line of credit, business LOC, or any other type of credit facility. Contrary to popular belief, your credit score is not directly tied to your income. Your credit score is based on the number of accounts that you have open, your outstanding balances, and your history of making payments to your creditors in a timely manner. As such, any bank or finance company that may be providing you with a credit facility will want to know this type of information. If you have large outstanding balances, delinquencies, or if the amount of debt you owe is far above normal than a bank or finance company will be less inclined to provide you with a business LOC. It is important that you are well aware of your credit profile among the three major credit bureaus that monitor personal credit profiles (Experian, Equifax, and Trans Union). Each of these companies can provide you with a full credit report that showcases your entire credit history over the past seven years. If there are any errors on your credit report, you have the right to have them fixed or reviewed by the credit bureau. Additionally, you have the right to obtain a free credit report once a year.
	Below are a number of articles that you can read that will assist you in obtaining a business LOC:
	Business LOC vs. Business Loan Securing a Business LOC Do You Need a Business Plan to get a Credit Line? How has the Economy Affected People's Ability to get Credit? Unique Business LOC Types Property Rehab Loans and Lines of Credit What is a Warehouse Line of Credit? Businesses Best Suited for a Business LOC Alternatives to Business Credit Facilites Using Personal Credit Cards Instead of Business LOC The Mechanics of a Business Loan The Mechanics of a Business Line of Credit Importance of Establishing a Business Line of Credit Using a Business LOC for Startup Capital Questions That Will Be Asked By Your Banker The Importance of Personal Credit When Obtaining a Business LOC What is an SBA Backed Business Line of Credit? Determining How Much You Can Borrow Through A Business LOC How a Business Line of Credit Should Be Used Comparing Offers from Banks for Business Lines of Credit Business LOC and the Concept of Leverage Secured Vs. Unsecured Business Line of Credit Using a Business Loan/Credit Line Brokerage Repayment of a Business LOC Commonly Used Terms in Lending Using a Small Bank to Obtain a Business Line of Credit New Business Line of Credit Business Revolving Line of Credit Overdraft Line of Credit Small Business Lines of Credit Accounts Receivable Backed Lines of Credit