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- Monthly payment. The fixed amount you’ll repay each month. It includes principal, interest and fees.
- Total interest paid. The total amount a lender is charging you for a loan. If you repay the loan early, you might be able to save on interest — provided your lender doesn’t charge prepayment penalties.
- Total payments. The sum of all the payments to make on the loan, which includes the amount you borrowed, plus interest and fees.
- Amortization schedule. This schedule shows how much of your monthly (or annual) payments will go toward your principal and how much will go toward interest. As you continue to repay your loan over time, your monthly payment will remain the same, but your interest payments will get smaller and more of your payment will go toward your principal.
- SBA loans. The Small Business Administration works with banks and other financial institutions to provide small-business loans that have low interest rates and long repayment terms. However, SBA loans are slow to fund and can be difficult to qualify for.
- Term loans. Term loans typically range from three to 18 months for a short-term loan and up to 10 years or longer for a long-term loan. The loans can be used for a variety of purposes, including working capital.
- Lines of credit. A business line of credit provides flexible access to cash. You get approved for a specific amount of credit and can draw from your line as needed. You only make payments and pay interest on the money you use.
- Equipment financing. Equipment financing is used to purchase equipment. Lenders often finance up to 100% of the value of the equipment. These loans are self-collateralizing, meaning the equipment itself serves as collateral for the loan.
- Invoice factoring involves selling unpaid customer invoices to a factoring company that then collects the money from your customers.
- Invoice financing is an alternative that allows you to use unpaid invoices as collateral on a cash advance. You still collect payment on the invoices from your customers, and then you pay back the loan. This method gives you more control over your invoicing process.
- Personal loans may be an option for new businesses that don’t qualify for traditional financing. Lenders consider your personal credit score and income instead of your business history.
- Business credit cards can also be easier to get than a small-business loan. However, business credit cards tend to have relatively low credit limits, but you can earn rewards for your spending, such as cash back or travel points.
- Business grants provide free money to startups and operating businesses – either by giving you a lump sum, or reimbursing you for certain expenses. They can be difficult to research and apply for and grant amounts typically aren’t as high as loans, but it can be worth it if you’re able to get free money for your business, even in small amounts.