04/23/2026
Business Loan Officially Paid Off
Last payment made today. Free at last. Free at last. This beautiful bucket of bolts and all of its toys are no longer in hock.
Landing a loan 6 years ago was quite an endeavor. Lending institutions are happy to loan a business money. They simply need a few years of business tax returns. When you tell them you need the money to START a business they look at you like you’re crazy. As politely and inefficiently as possible they explain that you have to start a business, prove that its possible for your plan to make profits and THEN they will loan you money. After you can prove that you no longer need the start up capital. Still shaking my head.
You are a little disorganized at times but I sincerely thank you and New York State for taking a chance on a business that started ultra lean and is always quick to pivot.