Business Finance Terms, Explained Simply.

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What is the Debt-to-Equity Ratio?

The debt-to-equity ratio compares what a business owes to what it owns net of liabilities, measuring how much of the....

What is the Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR)?

The debt service coverage ratio measures whether a business generates enough operating income to cover its debt payments, and it....

What are Debt Covenants?

Debt covenants are the contractual conditions attached to a loan that the borrower must maintain throughout the lending relationship, and....

What is a Business Credit Score?

A business credit score is a numerical rating of a company’s creditworthiness based on its payment history, debt levels, and....

What is a Credit Facility?

A credit facility is a formal borrowing arrangement between a business and a lender that sets the maximum amount available,....

What is a Covenant Breach?

A covenant breach occurs when a borrower fails to meet a condition in a loan agreement, giving the lender the....

What is a Commercial Mortgage?

A commercial mortgage is a loan secured against commercial real estate, such as an office, warehouse, retail, or industrial property,....

What is Cash Flow Lending?

Cash flow lending is financing based on your business’s ability to generate enough cash flow to service debt, rather than....

What is the Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP)?

The CSBFP is a federal government-backed loan program that helps small businesses access financing for equipment, leasehold improvements, and commercial....

What is Bridge Financing?

Bridge financing is short-term funding used to cover a defined gap between now and a known future event, such as....

What is the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)?

The BDC is a federal Crown corporation that provides financing, advisory services, and venture capital to Canadian businesses, with a....

What is Asset-Based Lending?

Asset-based lending is a form of business financing where the loan is structured around the value of specific assets, receivables,....