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This free Word download is fully editable — fill in your loan purpose, amount, term, collateral details, and financial summary, then use the checklist to confirm every supporting document is attached before you walk into the bank.\n","Use it when applying for a business term loan, SBA loan, line of credit, or commercial mortgage from a bank, credit union, or SBA-approved lender. It is equally useful when a lender asks you to compile a formal credit package for initial underwriting review.\n","The application form covers business and owner identification, loan purpose, requested amount and term, collateral description, and a financial summary including revenue, liabilities, and net worth. 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The sum of the categories must equal the requested loan amount exactly.","Get vendor quotes before completing this section — a quote number cited in the use-of-funds narrative strengthens credibility and speeds underwriting.",{"step":330,"title":331,"description":332,"tip":333},3,"Set the requested amount, term, and loan type","Enter the total amount, the repayment period you can support based on projected cash flow, and whether you are applying for a term loan, line of credit, or SBA product.","Calculate your monthly payment at an estimated rate and confirm it fits comfortably within projected operating cash flow before submitting — a DSCR below 1.15 will require a co-borrower or additional collateral.",{"step":335,"title":336,"description":337,"tip":338},4,"Describe and value your collateral","List each pledged asset with its description, current market value (not purchase price), and any existing liens. 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It captures the borrower's identity, loan purpose, requested amount and term, collateral, and financial summary in a standardized format that lenders use to open an underwriting file. Combining it with a documents checklist ensures the submission is complete on arrival, which reduces back-and-forth and shortens the approval timeline.\n",{"question":376,"answer":377},"What documents do banks typically require for a business loan?","Most business lenders require three years of business tax returns, three years of personal tax returns for all owners with 20% or more equity, a year-to-date profit and loss statement, a current balance sheet, a business plan with financial projections, and documentation for any collateral offered. SBA lenders also require the SBA Form 1919 borrower information form and a personal financial statement on SBA Form 413. The checklist in this template covers all standard requirements.\n",{"question":379,"answer":380},"What is a good DSCR for a business loan?","Most banks and SBA lenders require a minimum debt service coverage ratio of 1.25, meaning the business generates $1.25 in net operating income for every $1.00 in annual debt payments. A ratio below 1.0 means the business cannot cover its debt from operations and will typically result in denial unless a co-borrower or substantial additional collateral is offered. Calculate your DSCR before applying to identify whether the requested loan amount is supportable.\n",{"question":382,"answer":383},"Do I need a business plan to apply for a bank loan?","For most term loans and all SBA loans, yes. Lenders use the business plan to evaluate management quality, market viability, and the realism of financial projections. For existing businesses seeking financing below $150,000, some community banks accept a shorter executive summary with two-year projections in place of a full plan. The document checklist in this template flags the business plan as a required attachment and links to the Business in a Box Business Plan template.\n",{"question":385,"answer":386},"What credit score is needed for a business bank loan?","Conventional bank lenders typically require a personal credit score of 680 or above for the primary owner. SBA 7(a) lenders generally look for 640 or higher, though individual lender requirements vary. Scores below 640 do not automatically disqualify an application if collateral is strong and DSCR is above 1.25, but they trigger additional scrutiny and may require a co-borrower. Check your personal and business credit reports before submitting the application.\n",{"question":388,"answer":389},"How long does it take to get a business bank loan approved?","Conventional bank loans typically take 2–6 weeks from complete submission to funding. SBA 7(a) loans run 30–90 days depending on whether the lender is SBA Preferred (faster) or non-Preferred. The single largest source of delay is an incomplete application package — lenders pause their internal clock each time they issue an information request. Arriving with every checklist item complete can cut the process by 10–20 business days.\n",{"question":391,"answer":392},"Can a startup apply for a business bank loan?","Yes, but conventional bank loans are difficult to obtain without at least two years of operating history and tax returns to support repayment. SBA Microloan and SBA 7(a) programs have more flexible requirements for startups, particularly when the owner has strong personal credit, relevant industry experience, and adequate collateral. Startups should include a detailed business plan with three-year projections as part of the application package.\n",{"question":394,"answer":395},"What is a personal guarantee on a business loan?","A personal guarantee is a commitment from the business owner to repay the loan from personal assets if the business defaults. Most banks and all SBA lenders require unlimited personal guarantees from all owners with 20% or more equity. Signing a personal guarantee means your home, personal savings, and other personal assets can be pursued by the lender in the event of default — regardless of the business's corporate structure.\n",[397,401,405,409],{"industry":398,"icon_asset_id":399,"specifics":400},"Retail and E-commerce","industry-retail","Inventory financing and seasonal working capital lines require detailed inventory turnover data and prior-year revenue by quarter alongside the standard application package.",{"industry":402,"icon_asset_id":403,"specifics":404},"Construction and Trades","industry-construction","Equipment and vehicle financing applications require equipment schedules, existing lien documentation, and a contract backlog summary to demonstrate future revenue.",{"industry":406,"icon_asset_id":407,"specifics":408},"Food and Beverage","industry-food-beverage","Restaurant and food-service loans typically require health department permits, lease agreements, and build-out cost estimates as part of the collateral and use-of-funds documentation.",{"industry":410,"icon_asset_id":411,"specifics":412},"Professional Services","industry-professional-services","Service businesses with limited hard collateral rely heavily on DSCR and personal credit — projections must show clear revenue predictability, such as signed retainer contracts or a multi-year client list.",[414,416,418,421],{"vs":240,"vs_template_id":104,"summary":415},"A business plan is a standalone strategic document covering market analysis, operations, team, and financials — it is one attachment within the loan package, not a substitute for the application form itself. The loan application form captures the specific credit request details (amount, term, collateral) that the business plan does not. Both are required for most SBA and conventional bank submissions.",{"vs":232,"vs_template_id":104,"summary":417},"A loan agreement is the binding contract signed after a lender approves the application — it documents repayment terms, interest rate, covenants, and default provisions. The bank loan application form is the pre-approval request that initiates underwriting. Applicants complete the form first; the lender produces the loan agreement if approved.",{"vs":419,"vs_template_id":237,"summary":420},"Financial Projections Template","Financial projections are a required attachment to the loan package, not the package itself. The application form and checklist organize the full submission — including the projections — into a single lender-ready package. Use the financial projections template to build the attachment, then reference it on the checklist.",{"vs":224,"vs_template_id":104,"summary":422},"A line of credit agreement documents a revolving credit facility after approval. The bank loan application form is used to apply for any type of business credit — including a line of credit — and covers the same core information regardless of the loan product. Once approved for a line of credit, the lender issues a separate agreement governing draws and repayment.",{"use_template":424,"template_plus_review":428,"custom_drafted":432},{"best_for":425,"cost":426,"time":427},"Small business owners and founders preparing a standard term loan or SBA application","Free","2–4 hours to complete form and gather documents",{"best_for":429,"cost":430,"time":431},"Applicants with complex ownership structures, prior bankruptcies, or collateral requiring narrative explanation","$200–$500 for a CPA or SBDC advisor review","1–3 days",{"best_for":433,"cost":434,"time":435},"Large commercial loans above $1M, syndicated credit facilities, or complex SBA CDC/504 real estate transactions","$1,000–$5,000 for a commercial loan consultant or business banker","1–3 weeks",[237,437,438,439,440,441,442,443,444,445,446,447],"business-plan-canvas-(one-page)-D12527","small-business-expense-report-D13396","swot-analysis-D12676","income-statement-D363","balance-sheet-D353","how-to-manage-cash-flow-D12585","marketing-plan-D1366","purchase-order-D1411","non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692","independent-contractor-agreement-D160","sales-invoice-D383",{"emit_how_to":449,"emit_defined_term":449},true,{"primary_folder":98,"secondary_folder":451,"document_type":452,"industry":453,"business_stage":454,"tags":455,"confidence":461},"business-financing-and-loans","form","general","all-stages",[456,457,458,459,460],"checklist","bank-loan","loan-application","financing","borrowing",0.95,"\u003Ch2>What is a Bank Loan Application Form and Checklist?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>A \u003Cstrong>Bank Loan Application Form and Checklist\u003C/strong> is a structured two-part package that business owners use to formally request financing from a bank, credit union, or SBA-approved lender. The application form captures the core credit request — business and owner identification, loan purpose, requested amount and term, collateral description, and a condensed financial summary — in the standardized format underwriters need to open a file and begin evaluation. The accompanying checklist ensures that every required supporting document (tax returns, financial statements, business plan, projections, and collateral support) is gathered and attached before submission, so the package arrives complete and decision-ready.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Arriving at a lender without a complete, organized application package is the single most common reason small business loan decisions are delayed by weeks or denied outright. Every information request the lender has to issue after submission restarts an internal review clock that typically runs 30–60 days for a conventional loan and up to 90 days for an SBA product. An incomplete package also signals to the loan officer that the business lacks the operational discipline to manage debt responsibly — a credibility problem that is difficult to recover from mid-process. This template eliminates both risks: the form ensures every field a lender needs is addressed up front, and the checklist prevents the single most common source of delay — a missing tax return or financial statement discovered after submission. For founders and small business owners without a dedicated finance team, it is the fastest path from "I need capital" to a complete, lender-ready package.\u003C/p>\n",1781186017261]