“There’s no right answer. The most important lesson here is that there is almost always more than one option when it comes to financing.”

“Many entrepreneurs start with integrity, but when they see an opportunity to grow faster and bigger, that integrity starts to fade and even bleed.”

“What borrowers need to realize is that the time may come when they need to borrow money again. Under the terms of the EIDL loan, the SBA has a lien on the business. “

“If delinquencies rise, the entire SBA program, which currently runs with zero government subsidy, could be put at risk. That would damage lots of other small businesses—not to mention our economy.”

“Because fintechs made a killing on PPP loans, the notion has spread that they could repeat that success under more normal circumstances. They can’t and won’t. “ Ami Kassar CEO, MultiFunding

I don’t want to be associated with brands that promote alternative lenders. I’ve seen what happens when businesses take fast-approval, high-interest-rate, online loans only to get caught in a debt trap.