Company Details
Legal entity name, DBA, formation date, state of organization, and federal EIN for identity and tax matching.
A standardized Business Finance Questionnaire reduces information gaps, speeds underwriting, and creates a consistent audit trail for decisions and regulatory review. It improves comparability across applicants and makes it easier to detect discrepancies during verification.
Legal entity name, DBA, formation date, state of organization, and federal EIN for identity and tax matching.
List of owners with percent ownership, key executives, and control persons for conflict-of-interest and KYC checks.
Most recent balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statements, plus accountant notes or compilation letters.
Primary bank relationships, account numbers (if needed for verification), outstanding loans, and lender contact information.
Material leases, guarantees, pending litigation, tax liens, and contingent liabilities affecting risk.
Forecasts, assumptions, and detailed use of proceeds if financing is requested, including timelines and milestones.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Requester | Person who initiates the questionnaire and receives responses |
| Reviewer | Role that verifies attachments and flags discrepancies |
| Approval Path | Sequential or parallel approval steps for sign-off |
| Storage Location | Document repository, retention tag, and access policy |
Choose a platform that supports secure uploads, audit trails, and the document formats used by your reviewers.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | Yes, 7-day trial | No | No | No | No |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Envelope Cap | No envelope cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
Finalized questionnaire and attachments combined into a single searchable PDF for archival and audit.
Tabular responses exported as CSV/XLSX for analysis and integration with financial models.
Signed copy includes audit trail metadata: signer, timestamp, IP, and signature method.
Preserve original file names and include an index page linking supporting documents to questionnaire items.
W-9 should be furnished when requested by a payer
Recipient and IRS deadlines are Jan 31 each year
Form 1040 due April 15 (extension to Oct 15 with Form 4868)
FinCEN 114 due April 15 with automatic extension to Oct 15
Typical lender response windows: 5–30 business days
Senior finance officer who certifies accuracy of financial statements and has authority to bind the company on financial representations; typically provides contact details for follow-up.
Business owner or managing member who can legally bind the entity and confirm ownership structure, beneficial owners, and related-party disclosures.
Optica used a standardized finance questionnaire to speed investor diligence.
Xerox integrated a questionnaire with their ERP to auto-populate historic revenues.