October 1, 2025

Most common mistakes that may get your business loan denied

Most common mistakes that may get your business loan denied

Fix the most important steps before applying for a business loan

The most common mistake when applying for a business loan is submitting inaccurate or incomplete financial records and not having a well-prepared business plan. This makes it hard for lenders to assess your financial health and future potential. Other common errors include not knowing how much to borrow, poorly managing cash flow, having a low credit score, and not reviewing the loan terms before signing.

  • Low credit score and profile: Get your personal and business profile up to date.
  • Poor cash management: It is a business's inability to effectively monitor, manage, and forecast its cash coming in and going out, leading to a shortage of available funds to cover operational expenses and other obligations.
  • Inconsistent business revenue: Inconsistent business revenue could present your business as a nonviable business, and this may impact the way lenders view your creditworthiness.

Abraham Olaoye

Abraham Olaoye has been a business, funding, and tax advisor since 2010. With his vast experience in tax, business development, and real estate finance syndications, he has built various business startups in technology, real estate, healthcare, transportation, and logistics by providing tax advisory services, capital, and project management.

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