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The Challenge with Business Lending: Inflexible Repayment Schedules

Inflexible Repayment Schedules: A Hurdle in Business Lending As a business owner, you've no doubt crossed paths with the challenges and constraints of traditional business lending. One such issue that stands out, often overlooked, is the rigidity in repayment schedules. Running a business is like a roller-coaster ride - there are periods of extraordinary highs and lows, that are often unpredictable. This is where the issue arises with stiff repayment schedules - they lack the flexibility to adapt to these unpredictable fluctuations. Why is this a problem? Let's take a case of a seasonal café as an example. During peak season, business is booming, customers are plenty, cash flow is robust. However, during the off-peak season, customer visits dwindle, resulting in reduced earnings. It becomes an uphill task for the café owners to adhere to a stringent repayment schedule during this quieter period. The inflexibility in repayment schedules can hinder business growth and jeopardize ...