bankability-assessment

Assess business creditworthiness against lender criteria using DSCR and the 5 C's of credit.

Updated Aug 22, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/fritzgeraldz/Vibe-Managing --skill bankability-assessment-fritzgeraldz
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Skill: bankability-assessment
Source: https://github.com/fritzgeraldz/Vibe-Managing/tree/main/skills/finance/bankability-assessment
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/fritzgeraldz/Vibe-Managing --skill bankability-assessment-fritzgeraldz

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Founders often approach lenders without knowing whether they qualify, leading to wasted applications, hard credit pulls, and surprise rejections. This Skill tests a business against standard lender criteria before any loan application, producing a pass/marginal/fail verdict per criterion plus a concrete action list to become fundable. ## Core Features & Use Cases - 5 C's of Credit Scoring: Scores Character, Capacity, Capital, Collateral, and Conditions as pass, marginal, or fail against lender thresholds. - DSCR Calculation: Computes the amortizing loan payment, whole-business and project debt service coverage ratios, owner equity percentage, and collateral coverage. - Gap-to-Action Mapping: Converts each failing criterion into a specific fix (reduce loan size, extend term, add equity, build a forecast) routed to the owning skill. - Use Case: A founder wants a $100k loan for a packaging line. The Skill computes a binding DSCR of 2.7, 20% owner equity, and 0.9x collateral coverage, then returns a bankable verdict with a recommendation to finance $75k after the equity contribution. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to assess whether your business is bankable for a specific loan amount, term, rate, and use of funds before approaching a lender.

Frequently Asked Questions about bankability-assessment

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I know if my business is bankable before applying for a loan?▼

Run a bankability assessment that scores your business against the 5 C's of credit: Character, Capacity, Capital, Collateral, and Conditions. The assessment computes your DSCR, owner equity percentage, and collateral coverage, then issues a bankable, marginal, or not-bankable verdict with specific fixes for each gap.

What DSCR do lenders require for a small business loan?▼

Lenders typically require a minimum debt service coverage ratio of 1.25, with 1.5 to 3.0 considered strong. The binding DSCR is the lower of the whole-business ratio (all operating profit divided by all debt service) and the project ratio (incremental operating profit divided by the new loan payment).

How much owner equity do I need to contribute for a business loan?▼

Lenders generally expect an owner equity contribution of around 10% at minimum, with roughly 25% considered strong. The percentage is calculated as owner equity available divided by the total of the loan amount plus the owner contribution.

Can I get a business loan without a financial forecast?▼

No. Funders always require a credible forecast showing that new operating profit covers the loan payment. Without a forecast, the verdict is not-bankable-yet, and you should build a forecast first before approaching any lender.

What should I do if my collateral coverage is below 1.0x?▼

A collateral shortfall is curable if DSCR and credit character are strong. Options include reducing the financed amount after your equity contribution, seeking a guaranteed small-business loan, or pledging additional assets to bring coverage above 1.0x.

When should I choose equity financing instead of debt?▼

Switch to equity when the binding DSCR falls below 1.0, meaning the plan cannot service the loan, or when cash flows are too uncertain for fixed debt payments. In that case, run a financing options analysis and business valuation to size the equity path.