List every obligation

Include bank loans, equipment notes, credit cards, lines, MCAs, tax payments, leases, and owner-related obligations when relevant.

Understand payment frequency

Daily or weekly payments can affect cash flow differently from monthly debt, even when the total balance is smaller.

Test the post-funding business

A new payment should fit the business after realistic expenses—not only the best revenue month.

Practical Next Step

Organize the documents that support the story, write down the questions you cannot answer yet, and use the capital review to decide whether to proceed, prepare, or repair.