THE
FINANCING
SMALL
DEVELOPMENT
Banks want to lend you money if you have a good
project.
All you have to do is learn how to ask.
by John Brown
You're a small-volume contractor,
custom builder, or remodeler. Although
you may have started out as a
subcontractor in carpentry, plumbing,
or some other trade, you have gradually
become more of a general contractor or
perhaps even a small developer. Many
of your friends and associates' have
moved on to larger scale development
projects and you're considering doing
the same. Once you have a specific
project in mind, however, how do you
go about getting the financing?
Financial Feasibility
Before you even consider seeking financing,
you must "do the numbers" to
determine the economic