Your inventory consists of purchases that help you perform your work effectively. What that includes depends on the industry you're in. It refers to assets that last longer than one year and are not intended for (re)sale. Examples include:
Sometimes you need to purchase a large amount of new inventory at once for example, when opening a new location, expanding your business, or hiring new staff. In such cases, business financing can be useful. It gives you the flexibility to acquire new business assets without having to drain your current account. Instead, you pay a fixed monthly amount for repayment and interest, allowing you to spread the costs over time.
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For financing an investment, ING requires collateral:
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General terms and conditions from ING
When you take out a Business Loan for your company, it’s important to know what to expect. You can read this in the General Terms and Conditions for Credit Provision. These terms apply to everyone. Additionally, there are specific conditions that vary per business such as the collateral we require. These conditions will be included in the offer you receive after your application is positively assessed.
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Read more about how we assess credit applications.
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