Some lenders have strict credit, time in business and revenue requirements for business loans. Other financing options include business lines of credit, business credit cards, merchant cash advances, ...

Startup business loans are often offered to companies that have been in business for a short period of time and that haven’t ...

This article was paid for by Intuit QuickBooks. There’s nothing simple about running a small business. Staying on top of daily administrative tasks like payroll and invoicing is complicated enough.

Many small businesses face hurdles when they seek traditional financing, such as credit or longevity requirements. Fintechs are using technology to assess business borrowers and make lending more ...

National Funding was founded in 1999 and is based in San Diego. It is an alternative lender, meaning it’s not a bank or credit union. Though it markets a number of different small business lending ...

Average business loan rates start at 6.70% APR for those that meet certain company criteria and personal credit requirements Written By Written by Staff Senior Editor, Buy Side Miranda Marquit is a ...

Running a small business often means juggling ambition with limited resources. Whether you need a cash boost to restock, invest in equipment, or bridge seasonal dips, small business loans can help you ...

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Although legitimate interest-free business loans do exist, options are few and far between. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us when ...

The Small Business Administration could run out of money to fund disaster loans in the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastation. As is typical after a disaster, the government is offering aid to small ...

The Small Business Administration now allows buyers to offer sellers equity stakes up to 20%, while structuring the deal as an asset purchase. That means they can keep the old owner involved without ...

In 2020 and 2021, COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) were a lifeline for small businesses. But now, some small businesses are having trouble paying them off. And a Small Business Credit ...