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How to Choose the Right Business Loan

A comprehensive guide to understanding your financing options and making the best decision for your business.

Quick Decision Guide

bolt Need money FAST (24-72 hours)?

Choose: Revenue Based Financing, Working Capital, or Business Credit Cards

→ Compare fast options

trending_down Want the LOWEST rates possible?

Choose: SBA Loans or Conventional Term Loans

→ Compare low-rate options

autorenew Need FLEXIBLE access to cash?

Choose: Lines of Credit, Revenue Based Financing, or HELOC

→ Compare flexible options

construction Buying EQUIPMENT or MACHINERY?

Choose: Equipment Financing (equipment = collateral = easier approval)

→ Learn about equipment financing

Key Factors to Consider

schedule 1. How Quickly Do You Need Funding?

24-72 hrs: Revenue Based Financing, Working Capital, Business Credit Cards
1-2 weeks: Term Loans, Lines of Credit, Equipment Financing
1-3 months: SBA Loans, Conventional Term Loans, HELOC

payments 2. How Much Do You Need?

$5K - $100K: Working Capital, Business Credit Cards, Revenue Based (lower end)
$100K - $500K: Term Loans, Lines of Credit, Equipment Financing, Revenue Based
$500K - $5M+: SBA Loans, Conventional Term, Large Equipment Deals

star 3. What's Your Credit Situation?

700+ (Excellent): Qualify for everything — prioritize lowest rates (SBA, Conventional)
650-699 (Good): Most options available — Term Loans, Equipment, LOC
600-649 (Fair): Alternative lending — Revenue Based, Working Capital, Equipment
Below 600: Revenue Based Financing, Merchant Cash Advance (higher cost)

business_center 4. What Will You Use It For?

Equipment: Equipment Financing (equipment = collateral = better rates)
Real Estate: SBA 504, Conventional Term (long terms up to 25 years)
Inventory: Revenue Based, Working Capital, LOC (flexible options)
Marketing/Growth: Revenue Based (ROI-focused, repay from growth)
Payroll/Bills: Working Capital, LOC (fast, short-term access)

warning Common Mistakes to Avoid

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Taking the first offer you see — Compare at least 3 options
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Not reading the fine print — Watch for prepayment penalties, hidden fees
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Borrowing more than you need — You pay interest on the full amount
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Ignoring your cash flow — Make sure you can afford the payments during slow months
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Not considering alternatives — Sometimes equity financing or grants are better than debt

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