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Using proprietary technology, we quickly review your business information and match you with the right lending partners. We are connected to a vast network of lending professionals we handpicked to help fund your capital needs. With loan standards frequently changing, we stay on top of it all for you to deliver the right lenders at the right time.

There are several different loan types available in the market. Here are a few you may encounter while considering options.

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Short Term Loan

A loan that is set to be paid back in a short period of time—typically within a year or two, sometimes longer. Most common uses include working capital, inventory or equipment purchases, and marketing. Short term loans also typically allow for quicker and easier access to funds with more flexible underwriting standards.

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Long Term Loan

A long-term loan is smart to consider when making a large investment or looking to expand, typically 5 to 10-year terms with potential up to 20+. These loans can have a fixed or floating interest rate. Longer term loans may also require collateral, such as real estate to be pledged when securing the loan.

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Line of Credit

A revolving loan that provides a fixed amount of capital and that can be accessed when needed. Unlike a traditional term loan, all or part of a line of credit can be accessed on demand up to a fixed limit. The customer pays interest only on the outstanding principal amount in use.

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Merchant Cash Advance

While not technically a loan, a cash advance typically does not require a true Personal Guarantee so may be riskier for the lender. Cash advances generally do not have a set term, payment schedule, or stated interest rate like a traditional loan. Instead, cash advances typically have a total payback and purchase a fixed percentage of the customer's future cash receivables.

frequently asked questions

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A bankruptcy in your past doesn’t necessarily preclude you from getting a small business loan, but it might make it more challenging. While not all lenders have the same requirements after bankruptcy, it’s unlikely a borrower would qualify within the first year. Many lenders will require at least one year of improving credit history following the disposition of a bankruptcy.

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Collateral is any asset or assets, which can be offered by a borrower to secure a loan. Should a borrower default, the lender can take possession of the asset, or assets, to satisfy the loan.

You can read more about collateral in our Business Owners’ Guide to Term Loans.

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It’s common practice for lenders to require a personal guarantee from the business owner(s) to protect the lender should the business default on the loan. Lenders do this to mitigate the risk of lending to small businesses, and the guarantee is often a requirement by the lender before offering a loan. In the event of a default, a personal guarantee gives the lender additional options to collect the debt.

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That all depends upon the type of loan you’re looking for. To qualify for an SBA loan you’ll need a business plan. While other lenders might not require a formal business plan, they will ask questions about loan purpose, how this loan might positively impact profitability, etc. Whether or not a lender requires a business plan, it’s a good idea to go through the exercise so you can articulate why you are looking for a loan and the benefit you expect to gain from the capital.