Take the Frustration Out of

Securing a

Business Loan

Tired of getting vague rejections? Not sure what banks are looking for? I help business owners in Grande Prairie and Northern Alberta navigate the loan process, identify issues before they become roadblocks, and improve their chances of approval.

Why Work With Darren?

You Deserve Straight Answers About Your Loan Application

Applying for a business loan shouldn’t feel like a mystery. If you’ve been told “no” without a clear explanation—or you’re worried about whether you’ll get approved—I can help.


With 30+ years of experience in commercial banking, I know exactly what lenders in Northern Alberta and Grande Prairie look for in loan applications. I help you:

Uncover why banks reject applications before you waste time submitting one

Flag potential roadblocks and recommend fixes before applying

Structure your application the right way to improve your chances of approval

Negotiate better terms on financing

Darren Kjemhus - Banking Expert

Other Services Available:

  • Financial Operations Review

  • Suspicious Items / Fraud Review

----- Common Loan Challenges -----

Does Any of This

Sound Familiar?

The bank didn’t explain why you were denied.

The bank didn’t explain why you were denied.

Your financials don’t seem to be strong enough.

Your financials don’t seem to be strong enough.

You’re not sure how to prove your business can repay the loan.

You’re not sure how to prove your business can repay the loan.

The application process is slow, confusing, and frustrating.

The application process is slow, confusing, and frustrating.

You’re afraid of getting locked into bad terms or high interest rates.

You’re afraid of getting locked into bad terms or high interest rates.

You don’t know if you’re applying for the right type of loan for your business needs.

You don’t know if you’re applying for the right type of loan for your business needs.

How I Help Businesses

in Northern Alberta &

Beyond Get Approved.

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Step 1: Pinpoint the Problem

I review your finances and application before you submit

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Step 2:
Find the Fixes

I identify gaps that might lead to rejection and help you address them

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Step 3:
Strengthen Your Application

I help you build a loan request that banks understand

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Step 4:

Position You for Approval

If your business has financial challenges, I help you explain them to lenders the right way.

TESTIMONIALS

What others are saying

"I finally understood"

Darren made the loan process so much smoother—I finally understood what the bank needed.

- Your Name

"We secured financing"

After two rejections, Darren helped us fix the issues, and we secured financing!

- Your Name

30+ Years Helping

Helping oil and gas businesses get funding
Helping transportation and logistics businesses get funding
Helping hospitality businesses get funding
Helping retail businesses get funding
Helping agriculture businesses and farms get funding
Helping construction businesses get funding

I Can Help. Let's Talk.

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Darren’s Blog:

Insider Advice on Business Banking

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Bank Risk-Ratings, what are they and why you should care

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Why is my business loan application taking so long to get approved?

Why is my business loan application taking so long to get approved?

Have you ever experienced a situation where a loan request takes way too long? Why does that happen? You’ve met with the bank and made the request. Now what? Here is how it should go. ...more

Business Advice

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