
The Best In Small Business For 2025
Our experts ranked and reviewed everything from interest rates to loan amounts to find the best small business lenders of 2025.
About the author
Rob is a Senior Editor at Bankrate.com. With over a decade of experience covering small business and tech content, Rob is passionate about giving readers the best possible information to help them make better decisions for their businesses.
Rob holds a Bachelor’s degree in History and Public Relations from the University of Scranton. Previously, he worked as an editor for Forbes Advisor where he built and grew the company’s small business content while broadening his knowledge of evolving reader needs.
Based in New Jersey, Rob enjoys spending time with his family, reading, watching movies and cooking.
Rob wants you to know
Starting a new business venture of any kind involves learning a lot of new things, and progress isn’t always linear. My goal is to break down complex and intimidating topics and educate readers on a wide range of subjects so that they can make the best possible decisions for their business and team.
Measure twice, cut one. Having a firm strategy to execute can reduce failure, costs, and headaches in a profound way.
— Rob Watts
With the rise of online lenders offering streamlined application processes and more relaxed criteria, getting a small business loan can be just as easy as getting a personal loan.
The SBA is creating Community Advantage Small Business Lending Companies (CA SBLCs) to help provide regular SBA 7(a) loans to businesses in underserved communities.
It is best to use your investment funds wisely by focusing on growth.
The most popular types of accounts are those meant for personal and business purposes.
Finance your small business with loans, grants or crowdfunding.
Follow these steps to save money and avoid defaulting on your working capital loan.
A business loan proposal is often an essential part of a small business loan application, explaining to lenders what you plan to use the funds for.
Need help deciding between the two? Our guide can help.