If he's soliciting wealthy individuals or firms demanding usurious interest rates, you probably won't want their services anyway. Find out what you're getting before making any decisions. Like most experts, Ennico advises against this kind of brokerage arrangement except as a last resort. If you were turned down by banks because your company lacks hard assets as collateral, you should try your state and federal government lending programs. That's what they're there for.
Most states have several programs aimed at various minorities, economic zones, and industries.
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