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

Looking for ways to fund your new business? Check out these startup lender types.

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

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PayPal vs. Bluevine: Which small business lender is right for you?

Compare terms, rates and features of PayPal versus Bluevine business loans.

6 min read Jul 26, 2023
Chase vs. Wells Fargo: Which small business lender is right for you?

Chase and Wells Fargo provide a variety of business loans. We’ll help you compare details to find the right lender for you.

5 min read Jul 20, 2023
Invoice factoring vs. invoice financing

Learn the differences between invoice factoring and invoice financing and the pros and cons of each.

4 min read Jul 18, 2023
Business loan prepayment penalties: What are they?

While not every business loan charges prepayment penalties, you may see them on certain SBA and commercial real estate loans.

3 min read Jul 18, 2023
Kiva vs. Accion: Which small business lender is right for you?

Kiva and Accion help startups and underserved communities. Which one is right for you?

5 min read Jul 18, 2023
What is SBA Form 1920?

Lenders complete SBA Form 1920 with information from borrowers for 7(a) loan applications.

5 min read Jul 12, 2023
Do you need hazard insurance for an SBA loan?

Find out when you need hazard insurance and which SBA business loans require them.

4 min read Jul 12, 2023
How to fill out SBA Form 413

Filling out SBA Form 413 is required for most SBA loans and details your business and personal finances.

5 min read Jul 10, 2023
What is invoice financing?

Check out our guide to invoice financing and put your unpaid invoices to work.

6 min read Jul 06, 2023
What is a business loan broker?

A business loan broker can make the process of applying for and getting a small business loan less stressful, ensuring you get the right loan for your business’s needs.

5 min read Jul 05, 2023