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.
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How to choose the best small business lender
Banks, credit unions and online lenders offer business loans. This guide helps you evaluate your options to determine which is best.
How do business loans work?
Like any loan, a small business loan is money borrowed from a lender that must be repaid with interest. Learn about types and how to qualify.
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Is a small business loan secured or unsecured?
Small business loans can be either secured or unsecured.
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Secured vs. unsecured short-term business loan
Learn the difference between a secured and unsecured short-term business loan and which one to use for different purposes.
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How to boost business revenue and growth
Understanding how to boost revenue can help establish your business.
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What is business collateral?
Business collateral can make it easier to secure a loan with more favorable terms.
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Where can I get a fast business loan?
Learn where to get fast small business loans, plus red flags to look for.
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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.
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Alternatives to short-term business loans
Long-term business loans can have lower interest rates and larger borrowing amounts.
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Types of small business loans offered at banks
There are several types of loans that small businesses can seek at banks to grow their business.
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Roughly one in four American adults have a side hustle. Here’s why that number might change soon.
From beer money to making ends meet, side hustles continue to be popular. Get the stats here.
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How to convert factor rates to interest rates
Learn two methods to convert factor rates to interest rates to more easily compare business loans.
5 min read Jul 08, 2025