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How to use Business Line of Credit?

Jul 11, 2008 2:44 AM

Click to view azmico's profile Authority azmico 12 posts since
May 18, 2008

A while ago I responded to a mailing from my bank and applied for Line of Credit and it took them so long to reply, that I completely forgot about it.
2 days ago I got the final documents and now I have a line of credit for 10,000 USD.
I have sued business credit cards and sometimes AMEX debit cards etc but never used line of credit. I tried to ask some help from the bank and not too sure if I understood the concept. Basically, I make business purchases and then payback the full amount by (due date 30days). I am wondering how exactly this works? I mean if I make a software purchase for 8000 dollarsdo I have to return all 8,000 in 30days??? I dont get it.
Can anyone help please and fill me in about using line of credit for business and the advantages over credit card?

Appreciate assistance.
Ricky
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Click to view azmico's profile Authority azmico 12 posts since
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1. Re: How to use Business Line of Credit? Jul 11, 2008 2:46 AM
SORRY..typo error...not 'sued'...'used' instead..
Thanks
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2. Re: How to use Business Line of Credit? Jul 11, 2008 7:50 AM
How to use Business Line of Credit??

A *line of credit allows a borrower to take advances, during a defined period, up to the preset "line limit"
and repay the advances at the borrower's discretion.*

*An operating line of credit is used to provide
liquidity during the operating cycle of the business. For smaller lines to companies with good credit, there may be no active
controls on line of credit usage; that is, the customer can take advances
and repay advances at will. Typically, line usage is only analyzed
annually, or at renewal.*

Hope this help, LUCKIEST

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3. Re: How to use Business Line of Credit? Jul 12, 2008 3:11 AM
in response to: LUCKIEST
Thank you, 'Luckiest'. I appreciate your response. I think I still have to see what others have to say, because 'theoretically' I am somewhat familiar with line of credit, but I have never used it. So just want to hear back from folks who have used line of credit for business and can share their views with some practical examples.

Regards
Click to view changemyrate's profile Start-up changemyrate 1 posts since
Jul 12, 2008
4. Re: How to use Business Line of Credit? Jul 12, 2008 8:12 PM
What institution provided the business line of credit?
Click to view snipperred's profile Mogul snipperred 147 posts since
Jun 11, 2008
5. Re: How to use Business Line of Credit? Jul 12, 2008 11:46 PM
in response to: changemyrate
I have some simple guidelines that worked for me.

I would consider the terms of each. I recommend use credit cards for purchases and LOC for contingiency only if possible. You can get great terms on credit cards- they are competing for your business more than banks. Plus some have added perks such as automatic accounting, purchase security, cash back, and miles. If you need the LOC for big sums then make sure you know for sure their minimum terms, rate factors, audit schedule and be prepared to pay on time.
Click to view azmico's profile Authority azmico 12 posts since
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6. Re: How to use Business Line of Credit? Jul 20, 2008 11:32 PM
in response to: changemyrate
Click to view franchize2's profile Start-up franchize2 1 posts since
Jul 21, 2008
7. Re: How to use Business Line of Credit? Jul 21, 2008 2:52 AM
I am somewhat familiar with BLOC's in the state of Washington. Our BofA here, as in Idaho, is slightly different than the rest of the states that BofA is in due to software differences. An important question to know the answer to, assuming 1, either you do business in WA or ID, or 2, it makes no difference because that they operate the same, then, is to find out what is your per diem charge. Once you establish a balance, for example, your $8000.00, AND it is updated in the system (can take a day or two) you can find out how much you'll owe at the end of "X" number of days. Most BLOC's are revolving lines of credit like any other, not installment loans.

Other general points I can make: most BLOC's that I am aware of are most often used to afford employee payroll, on days before revenues hit the account, when there's a lag between hard-posting of credit sales revenue, etc. Also, they are useful if you find yourself depositing large checks and needed funds available immediately. Last thing I know: anything less than 10% or so as your interest is amazing. Again, at least up here.

Hope that sheds some more general knowledge for you!!
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May 18, 2008
8. Re: How to use Business Line of Credit? Jul 23, 2008 1:31 AM
in response to: franchize2

Franchize2, Thanks for very helpful insight. Appreciate your response.


Regards,

Ricky

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