Alternative ways to Finance a Small Business

Since we launched iSmallBizCredit, by far the most frequent piece of feedback we received was: you need to make it possible for people outside the US to obtain working capital and business funding financing. Starting Tuesday February 20, 2018, iSmallBizCredit all in one merchant platform will be available for use by any business based in Canada. It’s an integrated payment processing and business lending platform that we offer in the US now. A payment processing and merchant account platform combined with the ability to obtain business financing within 24 hours. Thanks to our friends in Canada for helping us launch!!! We've been testing our service in Canada over the winter. In many ways, launching in Canada is a big step for us. At iSmallBizCredit, our extensive industry knowledge and technology has allowed us to revolutionize the alternative funding system, making working with us a seamless experience. We have one goal in mind which is to provide the best poss...

Since the financial crisis of 2008, traditional lenders have significantly tightened their purse straps, and many developers have subsequently resorted to seeking alternative funding sources. One alternative financing source that is gaining popularity stems from the EB-5 visa program, where foreign investors invest capital into the United States in exchange for green cards. What Exactly Is EB-5? The EB-5 program provides foreign investors with the opportunity to obtain a green card in exchange for investing $500,000 to $1 million in a U.S. business venture. However, there are conditions attached to the investment capital: each investor’s capital must create at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers. Why Do Real Estate Developers Like EB-5? Real estate developers seek EB-5 funding because of the relatively low interest rates and no personal guarantees. Interest rates on EB-5 projects can be as low as 2 percent and rarely exceed 6 percent. The market standard term fo...

Isaac Herskovitz closes on $53M loan for Bronx building : Prolific multifamily landlord Isaac Herskovitz has closed on a $53 million loan for the mixed-use building at 1749 Grand Concourse in the Bronx. Th