6 Questions Every Business Lender Will Ask You
by: Dan Domino
Updated - October 28, 2025
What Business Lenders Really Want to Hear
When you walk into a bank to apply for a business loan, it can feel like they’re there to judge you — but in reality, lenders want to say yes.
In this short video, I’ll show you the 6 key questions every business lender will ask, what they really mean, and how to answer them in a way that earns trust and improves your chances of approval.
Whether you’re applying for your first loan or just want to understand how lenders think, this will give you a clear, practical roadmap to get ready — no fluff, just real-world advice.
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About the Author:
About the Author:
Dan Domino
Dan Domino
Founder of Jay Street Group
Founder of Jay Street Group
With 24 years of experience in finance and entrepreneurship, Dan Domino is the founder of Jay Street Group and is dedicated to helping small businesses thrive. Before launching Jay Street Group, Dan worked in financial markets at Citigroup and Deutsche Bank. He earned his MBA from Columbia Business School and brings a deep understanding of practical solutions to the real world challenges that business owners face.
Dan lives in Austin, TX with his wife, Lisa, and their two sons. When he's not helping founders, you'll find him on the Town Lake running trail chasing his kids on their bikes.
With 24 years of experience in finance and entrepreneurship, Dan Domino is the founder of Jay Street Group and is dedicated to helping small businesses thrive. Before launching Jay Street Group, Dan worked in financial markets at Citigroup and Deutsche Bank. He earned his MBA from Columbia Business School and brings a deep understanding of practical solutions to the real world challenges that business owners face.
Dan lives in Austin, TX with his wife, Lisa, and their two sons. When he's not helping founders, you'll find him on the Town Lake running trail chasing his kids on their bikes.