Small Business
Small business loans and credit cards can help launch your startup, cover overhead costs, purchase equipment, refinance debt — and more. Explore your options below and find the right business loan or business credit card for you.
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Documents you need for a startup business loan
Gather all the documents you need before applying for startup loans.
What is invoice financing?
Check out our guide to invoice financing and put your unpaid invoices to work.
How to manage an LLC loan
Follow these steps to make sure you successfully manage your LLC loan.
How to manage a business line of credit
Manage your business credit line with these tips on how to use a credit line.
Loans for small businesses
Small business loans provide capital to help cover just about any business expense.
You have a variety of options to choose from, including working capital, term loans, business lines of credit and equipment loans, just to name a few.
Banks and credit unions are well-known places to get business loans. But eligibility requirements can be strict. Business owners with fair or bad credit will have better luck with online lenders, also known as fintech lenders and nonbanks. And for even more options, community-development financial institutions (CDFIs) and Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs) have a track record of helping minorities and other business owners in low-income communities who struggle to gain access to funds from traditional lenders.Credit cards for small business
Business credit cards are a great way to cover short-term business expenses. Like business lines of credit, you gain access to a pool of funds that you can repeatedly use up to your credit limit, and you’re only charged interest on the funds that you use.
Unlike small business loans, you have a chance to pay off your debt without any interest charges as long as the business credit card offers a grace period and you pay your balance in full each month. usiness credit cards also come with features not found with business loans. This may include free employee cards, cash back or travel rewards for purchases, and business-related perks.
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How much will an LLC loan cost?
Many LLC loan costs are negotiable. Work with lenders to get the cheapest loan.
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When to consider semi-truck financing
Business owners with bad credit or the lack of assets should consider getting semi-truck financing.
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Alternatives to LLC loans
If your business is an LLC, there are a lot of financing options to choose from.
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Secured vs. unsecured startup business loan
Startups are most likely to qualify for secured loans. They’ll also be less expensive.
6 min read May 16, 2024 -
How to manage an equipment loan
Find strategies to manage your equipment loan and what to do if you miss one or more repayments.
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Documents you need to apply for fast business loans
Fast business lenders only ask for the most basic documents to assess your finances.
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What is a startup business loan? How does it work?
Learn about the types of startup business loans and how they compare to other loans.
7 min read May 16, 2024 -
How long does it take to receive semi-truck financing?
Semi trucks can be a valuable asset for a growing small business. Here’s how long it’ll take to receive semi-truck financing.
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Bluevine vs. Fundbox: Which small business lender is right for you?
Both Bluevine and Fundbox offer business lines of credit. Learn how their loan features and requirements set them apart.
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Kiva vs. Fundible: Which small business lender is right for you?
Kiva offers no-cost microloans with limited eligibility requirements, while Fundible offers larger loans with competitive rates.
5 min read May 14, 2024