A business loan is offered to individuals, startups, SMEs, MSMEs, professionals, entrepreneurs, business owners and other business entities. A business loan can be obtained in the form of secured and unsecured loans.

1. Business Loans Eligibility

2. A business loan is offered to individuals, startups,
SMEs, MSMEs, professionals, entrepreneurs,
business owners and other business entities. A
business loan can be obtained in the form of
secured and unsecured loans.
In order to qualify for a business loan, borrowers
must meet the basic eligibility criteria as defined by
banks or financial institutions.

3. Eligibility criteria for a business loan
• The applicant's age should be from 25 to 65 years of age.
• The business turnover should be a minimum of 40 lakhs.
• Income Tax Return should be filed for at least 1 year.
• The organization includes private limited companies, partnerships,
limited liability companies, etc.
• Self-employment involves manufacturers, traders, etc.
• Current business experience requires a minimum of 3 years.
• Self-employed professionals include company secretaries, doctors,
architects, chartered accountants, engineers, CS, etc.
• Cash flow should be positive in the organization.
• Turnover must be audited by a registered CA.
• The applicant can get loan amounts ranging from Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 5
crores.

4. Factors affecting business loan eligibility
Negative cash flow: - Banks verify the overdue
or liabilities of the borrower as it has an impact
on the creditworthiness of the organization.
Low credit rating: - It specifies the capability of
repayment as it includes your financial history of
payments. It is the major reason for lowering
the credit limit and it decreases the chances of
opting for a loan.