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A short guide

Which loan, when?

Most owners come to us with one of five situations. Here is the loan we usually reach for in each.

When you need flexible draws against a credit line

A revolving line of credit is the simplest answer when you need access to working capital that flexes with your business. Draw when you need it, pay it back, draw again. You pay interest only on what you've used.

Read more about Business Line of Credit

When you have B2B invoices and slow-paying customers

Invoice factoring converts your accounts receivable into cash today, not 30, 60, or 90 days from now. You sell us your B2B invoices at a small discount; we advance most of the value up front and collect from the customer.

Read more about Invoice Factoring

When you're buying equipment with a vendor invoice

Equipment financing is purpose-built for tangible asset purchases. The equipment itself secures the loan, which means underwriting is often more flexible and terms can stretch to match the asset's useful life.

Read more about Equipment Financing

When you want the lowest cost capital and can wait

An SBA 7(a) loan offers the longest terms and the lowest payments available to a small business — at the cost of a longer, more documented underwriting process. Worth it if the math works.

Read more about SBA Loans

When you have a specific project with a clear payback

A traditional term loan gives you a lump sum up front, a fixed term, a fixed payment, and a clear maturity date. It is the right tool for a one-time investment with a knowable payback period.

Read more about Small Business Term Loan

Reference table
ProductAmountTermBest for
Term loan$25,000 to $500,00012 to 60 monthsSpecific projects with a clear payback, expansion, equipment, working capital
Line of credit$10,000 to $250,000Revolving, with draws repaid over 6 to 18 monthsSmoothing cash flow, seasonal working capital, just-in-case access
Equipment$10,000 to $1,000,000+24 to 84 monthsBuying or replacing tangible equipment with a clear vendor invoice
SBA$50,000 to $5,000,000+Up to 10 years for working capital, up to 25 years for real estateEstablished businesses with strong credit and a clear long-term need
FactoringTied to receivables, $10,000 to $5,000,000+ per monthOngoing facility, invoice by invoiceB2B businesses with creditworthy customers and long payment cycles

Not sure? Talk it through with us.