How To Get a Commercial Truck Loan

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(Newswire.net — November 24, 2020) — With the trucking industry, chances are if you don’t have a fleet of trucks in your arsenal, you won’t be very successful at running a business. If you are thinking about starting up your own trucking business there are many different things you need to keep in mind for your business to thrive and one of the most important things is financing when looking at how to get a commercial truck loan.  

If you decide to start your own trucking business, it is best to know all the different routes you can go that are unique to your own personal experiences. You can get a lease on your trucks which could potentially provide a more affordable monthly rate. As a result, you can get the maximum return on the trucks you are leasing. You can finance your trucks through the company you decide to go with. It can also pay to shop around for the option that is right for you. With truck and equipment financing, you are going to need to provide collateral against the loan in order to ease the tensions of investors. Once you provide the collateral, lenders will look at your application to determine if you are a good fit for them and their investment.  

The next thing you have to consider when starting your own trucking business and asking investors for help in making sure you have a great credit score. Unfortunately, lenders will not look at any applications of applicants that have a credit score of below 660. The reason for this is simple–if your credit score is particularly low, investors will not have confidence in your business thriving. Don’t fret however if you have a bad credit score. There are lenders out there who you could research online who will take the chance on your business. You shouldn’t have to give up on your dreams simply because you are working on your credit. 

If you are getting together the documents to begin the process of finding financing, you should provide investors with crucial information. That information is on the trucks you plan to purchase, your credit scores, your time working in the trucking industry, no negative remarks on your credit report, and insurance on your trucks. Getting all that information can be a timely experience and be sure to do your research before reaching out to investors.  

Another thing to consider before reaching out to investors is making sure you have insurance on your business. Be sure to do your research on what insurance companies specialize in the trucking business and find the rates that are affordable to you. If you don’t have proof that your trucks are insured, chances are, you won’t be able to drive them off the lot and get back to business as usual. 

One route you can go in terms of financing is asking the bank for a loan. If you have good credit with a solid score and no bad remarks on your report, you can potentially get an interest rate of 5 to 6 percent. If you have poor credit, you probably are going to have to pay a little more and in the range of 7 to 30%.  For those that are leasing their vehicles, they have to front the money upfront in order to drive the truck off the lot. 

While running your own business can be a scary endeavor, in the long run, it could benefit those that decide to take the plunge a great deal.  If you are thinking of opening up your own trucking business and have the credit score to do so without having to pay a bunch of penalties due to bad credit, you should definitely consider doing so.