What is the most important factor in getting a business loan?

princessin_bluejeans asked: I am in the process of writing out my business plan for a start up company, of course I have very little capital and am considering a business loan. What would you say is the most important factor in getting a small business loan of say $15,000. I have no previous financial statements [...]

What are my chances of getting a small business loan right now?

mondragon52 asked: I will be seperating from the military soon after eight years and three tours to Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan. I can use my Veteran status to apply for a business loan but what are my chances of actually getting it? I also have good credit.