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.

Small business loan basics

With so many options on the market for small business lenders, it can be hard to decide which lender is the right option for your business. You’ll want to do your research and compare lenders to make [...]

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A small business loan is money borrowed from a lender that must be repaid with interest.

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SBA loan guide: Everything you need to know about SBA loans

An SBA loan gives your small business access to government-backed funding.

11 min read Mar 31, 2026
How to get a business loan

Prepare for your business loan by comparing what you need with how much you can afford.

7 min read Mar 29, 2026
What are current unsecured business loan interest rates?

See the current interest rates for different types of unsecured business loans and the factors that affect those rates.

8 min read Mar 18, 2026
Top 7 business loans for a 500 credit score

Having a credit score of 500 doesn’t make getting a business loan impossible, but it can be challenging. Check out our picks for best business loans for a 500 credit score.

10 min read Feb 28, 2026
Top lenders for SBA loans

Discover the best SBA lenders for 7(a), 504 and Community Advantage loans. Learn requirements and find lenders that accept startups and bad credit.

4 min read Feb 28, 2026
How much will a business loan cost?

Learn what factors affect the cost of your business loan the most.

9 min read Jan 28, 2026
How to get a business loan with an LLC

Here’s everything you need to know to help you get an LLC loan.

9 min read Jan 26, 2026
Where to get a business loan

You can get small business loans from banks, online lenders and even nonprofits.

5 min read Sep 16, 2025
What is an LLC loan and how does it work?

An LLC loan may void your liability protections. Check out our guide to learn more.

7 min read Sep 16, 2025
Businesses remain optimistic in September despite tariff and labor market woes. Here’s why.

By all counts, the past month hasn’t been kind to small business owners.

11 min read Sep 10, 2025