Using Your 401(k)/IRA as a Down Payment for Seller Financing
If you’re buying an existing business via a seller financing arrangement, 401(k) business financing can help you make a larger down payment and close the deal faster by using your 401(k)/IRA funds tax penalty-free. For many aspiring entrepreneurs, one of the fastest ways to become a successful small business owner is to purchase an existing […]
What is Rollovers as Business Startups (ROBS)?
When fishing buddies Don Poffenroth and Kent Fleishman first dreamed up Dry Fly Distillery in 2007, they placed high importance on finding affordable business financing. Here’s what happened next:
C Corporations and 401(k) Business Financing Win with the 2017 Tax Reform Bill
On Dec. 22, 2017 President Trump signed the largest tax reform in a decade into law, which will took effect for the 2018 tax year. The majority of small businesses will likely see benefit in the tax reduction for pass-through income. Over 90 percent of businesses in the United States are pass-through entities (sole proprietorships, […]
401(k) Business Financing: Who Should Use It and Who Shouldn’t
Here’s a look at both what makes someone a great fit for ROBS and who should fund their business through other avenues.
5 Questions to Ask about Your Small Business Loan
For many small business owners, business loans are a likely choice for funding, especially loans from the Small Business Administration. These loans offer low interest rates and affordable monthly payments, and are low-risk for lenders since they’re backed by the federal government. Even if you’ve already decided a small business loan is right for you, […]
Look Beyond Your Personal Bank for a Business Loan
When working on launching your new business, it makes sense to want to work with partners and vendors you’re familiar with. However, when it comes to business financing, only applying with your personal or local bank could put you at a disadvantage. Many banks across the country offer Small Business Administration (SBA) loans, which are […]
Withdrawing from Your 401(k): Should You Take a Taxable Distribution?
Before cracking into your nest egg, ask yourself the following three questions to help navigate your options and avoid unnecessary tax penalties.
401(k) Business Financing as the Down Payment for a Small Business Loan
SBA small business loans are difficult to obtain in the first place. Combine this with the fact that once you do secure your business loan, you will need to provide at least 20 percent cash down, and it’s no wonder that many prospective small business owners don’t even consider SBA loans as a viable financing […]
The Difference Between 401(k) Loans and 401(k) Business Financing
Two of the most common ways to utilize these funds are taking a 401(k) loan or using 401(k) business financing. Though the two sound similar, they’re very different.