CHOOSING A BANK THAT'S RIGHT FOR YOU
It is important to select the right bank. Do NOT choose any bank-be
fussy!
There are two main objectives to seek when searching for a new bank.
1.)
Find a bank that is agressively seeking new business. 2.) Choose one
with
which you can develop a personal relationship.
To select a bank that is agressive, simply watch for extended ad-vertising
campaigns. They are very costly, and must bring in new business in
order
to be continued.
Look also for smaller banks, ones with just a few offices. They tend
to be
more agressive, more lenient on qualifications, much friendlier and
more
personalized in the service they offer. They are forced by nature
of their
competition to be more flexible.
With the small, independent bank, you will get friendly service, and
often
will be called by name. The tellers remember you and do not need to
request
your identification every time you want to cash a check. Small banks
do not
have a large loan committee that spends lots of time shuffling papers.
They may however, stall your loan ap-plication for a day or so in order
not
to appear too anxious! Its a minor issue...and not one to be overly
concerned about.
Big banks seem to have forgotten that the customer is number one. You
will
be far more pleased with your small bank and your personalized service
when
it comes to getting loans and other services for your own business.