Lesson 6 BANK AND NONBANK LOAN REQUIREMENTS
Lesson 6 BANK AND NONBANK LOAN REQUIREMENTS
BUSINESS FINANCE
Lesson 6. BANK AND NONBANK LOAN REQUIREMENTS
Learning Competency:
Compare and contrast the loan requirements of the different banks and nonbank
institutions and cite these institutions in the locality (ABM_BF12- IIIe-f-14)
Objectives:
Banks are financial institutions that accept deposits from or offer loans to an individual
or entity. Here are some examples of banks from the website of Bangko Sentral ng
Pilipinas (www.bsp.gov.ph);
Nonbanking institution, on the other hand, offers bank-like services but cannot
accept deposits due to absence of banking license. Examples of nonbanking institutions
are insurance companies, currency exchange, microloan organizations and pawnshops
(The World Bank Group 2020).
Insurance companies offer transfer of risk transactions. In the event of uncertain loss
of the business, insurance may cover the loss for them. Government-owned insurance
providers are GSIS and SSS, and private insurance providers like Sun Life, Metrobank
AXA, BPI PhilAm Life are listed in the Insurance Commission (Insurance Commission
2018).
Currency exchange is an industry of buying and selling currencies. Examples of
financial institutions listed in BSP Money Service Business are Western Union, Cebuana
Lhuillier, Mlhuillier, Villarica Pawnshop and many other local forex businesses (BSP-
List of Money Sevice Business 2020).
Business loans can be used in different purposes and whether these funds are used
for short-term or long-term. The loan can be payable in longer terms, example, up to
30 years. The range of credit offered to a client can be as much amount but will
depend on the collateral he/she submitted. In banks, collaterals are in the form of real
properties like land or house and lot. The business may have to submit the land title
as a requirement. The purpose of the loan should be clear because bank
requirements may differ from one purpose to another. Example of these purposes are
for franchising, purchase of new equipment, expansion, or construction and for
establishing a new business. They may even require business registrations, depending
on the type of business: single proprietor, partnership, or corporation. Banks assess
more loan requirements because they are more concerned with the business’ capacity
and ability to pay. Collective term for these loan purposes is Business Loan or Small-
Medium Enterprise (SME) Loan.
On the other hand, nonbanking institutions also provide loans but unlike banks, they
have lighter loan requirements. They may offer flexible amounts to be loaned with
minimum to no collateral acceptance. Under a microloan, for example, a business may
apply for a loan and be approved onsite without the need to disclose the purpose of
taking the loan. However, they have higher interest rates compared to banks. They
also have shorter payable period. The worst can happen that when a business fails,
one can be indebted under such big interest.
Whether loans are applied in banks or nonbanks, a business’ financial structure and
planning should always be monitored. Take loan amounts that are only necessary for
a project and assess the impact of amortization payment to the business. There are
certain banks which also offer up to P5M without collateral under certain conditions
and subject for approval. These banking and nonbanking institutions have different
mechanisms on how to attract potential clients. Thus, background checking is a
business’ preventive tool to minimize the risk of falling into deep interest payment.
Financial analysis, financial ratios and budget preparations are some tools that can
help business utilize its funds wisely.
As seen in the flow chart, a borrower will accomplish an application form which
contains personal and business details. Upon submission, the creditor will conduct an
interview for a background check to an applicant regarding his/her credibility,
capacity, and ability to pay. The creditor will request additional requirement, if
applicable. If requirements are met and the application is of good will, the creditor will
approve the loan or will be declined if otherwise.
Activity 1.
Directions: Compare and contrast loan application in bank and nonbanking
institutions by using the Venn Diagram below. List at least 3 functions that they may
be similar or different.
Activity 2.