Emily Maracle

Editor, Small Business Loans
  • 4
    Years of editorial experience
Ribbon EXPERTISE
  • Small business loans
  • Funding inequality
  • Business grants
  • Bad credit loans
Education EDUCATION
  • Bachelor of Arts, English Literature; University of British Columbia

Emily Maracle is a small business loans editor for Bankrate.com. She is passionate about creating high-quality content to help educate and make complex financial topics accessible to all readers, especially those looking to start or grow a business.

Emily holds a bachelor’s degree in English Literature from the University of British Columbia. Previously, she worked as an editor and writer in the insurance and real estate industries, specializing in scaling content and businesses while broadening her knowledge in fintech.

Based in New York, Emily enjoys getting outside with her two dogs, reading, living sustainably and all things coffee.

Emily wants you to know

Getting a loan can be a long and complicated process. From prequalifying to meeting lender requirements and applying, the process can take weeks to months. Starting a business is a huge undertaking. I aim to empower others to make educated financial decisions and reduce the stress of taking out a loan  — whether it’s their first or fifth. I'm also passionate about helping and advocating for minority business owners and underserved communities. Everyone deserves equal access to funding, whether that's personally or for their small business.

Many resources are available for new and seasoned small business owners, but it can take time to navigate. Funding inequality and wealth gaps in the U.S. also impact how entrepreneurs access these resources. Acknowledging this and providing tools for all small business owners to succeed is a small way I can help others.

— Emily Maracle

Emily's Picks

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4 MIN READ

Hispanic small business owners statistics

In 2021, Hispanic business owners made up 6.9 percent of all small businesses. Learn more about Hispanic-owned small businesses here.

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6 MIN READ

Small Business Saturday: Supporting women-owned businesses that give back

Small Business Saturday is a great time to support women-owned businesses as many continuously give back to their communities, even while facing challenges.

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Indigenous small business owner statistics

Learning the statistics on Indigenous-owned businesses can help minority businesses grow by learning how to support them and recognizing the disadvantages that exist.

8 MIN READ

Best grants for Indigenous business owners

Indigenous-owned businesses have access to grants and resources that can help grow and support them. Learn about the best ones here.

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7 MIN READ

Best grants for LGTBQ+ business owners

Different types of resources and grants are available to LGTBQ+ business owners. Here’s all you need to know.

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