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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What the Big, Beautiful Bill means for small businesses
Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, small businesses can retroactively expense and deduct domestic R&D costs going back to Jan. 1, 2022, and do so over one or two years instead of 15 years under previous [...]
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Types of business lines of credit
Business lines of credit let you use available credit recurringly, and they come in two forms.
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19 places to find business grants in 2025
Discover how to find and apply for small business grants for your growing company.
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17 small business grants for women
Grants can help capital funding for women-owned small businesses.
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Partnership vs. Corporation
We’ll show you which is easier to form and help you compare the benefits of each.
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Alternatives to getting a small business loan at a bank
A traditional bank isn’t your only option if your business needs financing.
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How to manage an LLC loan
Follow these steps to make sure you successfully manage your LLC loan.
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What is a fast business loan and how does it work?
A fast business loan can get you the funds you need in as little as a day.
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Pros and cons of startup business loans
Learn more about startup business loans to see if they’re right for you.
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Business loan agreement: What to know before signing
A business loan agreement is one document you’ll have to sign when getting a small business loan. Here’s what you need to know before signing.
8 min read Jul 16, 2025