Are you more likely to get a small business loan if you have a degree?

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Manny asked:


Is a person more likely to get a small business loan if he/she has a masters, bachelors, or even an associates degree? Answers preferably from experience or bank worker.

2 Responses to “Are you more likely to get a small business loan if you have a degree?”

  1. niedbalskiitt - July 19th, 2008

    no that it all depends on how good of an idea yoou have for the bussiness.

  2. BobTheBizGuru - July 21st, 2008

    My experience is no. Loans are based on the ability to repay, not how smart you are. I have had plenty of loans and no one ever asked if I went to college. The only thing lenders want is collateral, a repayment plan, and financial statements. Every loan I have ever had has required me to basically sign over everything I own in case I don’t pay the loan back.