Lunch & Learn:Getting Loan Ready
Description
Facilitator: Becky Fuller, Sr. Credit Analyst with Colorado Enterprise Fund
Title: Getting Loan Ready: How Lenders Evaluate Risk and What It Means for Your Business
Description: What really happens after you submit a loan application? For many business owners, the underwriting process can feel like a mystery. In this interactive workshop, participants will gain an insider’s perspective on how underwriters evaluate risk and make lending decisions.
Attendees will learn how lenders assess financial health, identify potential red flags, and determine whether a business is a strong candidate for financing. The session will also cover practical steps entrepreneurs can take to strengthen their financial profile, reduce perceived risk, and position their business for successful funding opportunities.
Whether you are preparing to apply for financing now or simply want to better understand how lenders think, this workshop will give you the knowledge needed to approach the process with confidence.
Topics Covered:
- An overview of the underwriting process and how lending decisions are made
- The key financial indicators underwriters evaluate (cash flow, credit, debt, and financial statements)
- How lenders assess and measure risk in small businesses
- Common red flags that can delay or derail financing applications
- The documents and financial information underwriters expect to see
- Practical steps business owners can take to strengthen their financial profile and become more “loan ready”
- Strategies for presenting your business in the strongest possible position when seeking financing
Event Date:
04-08-26
Event Time:
11:30 AM - 01:00 PM MST
Location:
Dupre Academy of Music
Patriot High School Modular
Peyton, CO 80831
Contact Person:
Lauren Tam
(phone: 520-247-3848)