Small Business Loans
Small business loans can help launch your startup, cover overhead costs, purchase equipment, refinance debt — and more. Here, you can compare business loan rates, calculate costs and explore your options to find the right loan for you.
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How to choose the best small business lender
Banks, credit unions and online lenders offer business loans. This guide helps you evaluate your options to determine which is best.
How do business loans work?
Like any loan, a small business loan is money borrowed from a lender that must be repaid with interest. Learn about types and how to qualify.
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SBA vs. conventional loan: What you need to know
Here’s how to determine which of these loan types is right for your business.
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What is business collateral?
Business collateral can make it easier to secure a loan with more favorable terms.
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How to get a loan to buy a business
Explore what’s involved with getting a loan to purchase a business.
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The pros and cons of being a small business owner
Like most careers, there are benefits and disadvantages to being a small business owner.
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Lendio vs. Fundible: Which small business lender is right for you?
Lendio and Fundible are two online lenders. Learn which is best for you here.
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What is revenue-based financing?
Revenue-based financing bases repayment on sales or growth potential rather than the business’s creditworthiness
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Should your business use buy now, pay later financing?
Buy now, pay later financing isn’t just for consumers, businesses can also consider it for their business financing needs.
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What are the 5 C’s of credit?
The 5 c’s of credit are often what banks and other lenders use to evaluate a business’s creditworthiness.
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What is a bridge loan for small business?
Small business bridge loans can help businesses with short-term cash flow issues, but aren’t a long term financing option.
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SBA loan statistics: Top SBA lenders by state
Here are the top SBA lenders by state for the 2023 fiscal year.
9 min read Dec 07, 2023