Best Government Small-Business Loans
The government backs multiple types of low-cost, long-term small-business loans. Here are the best federal options and alternatives if you can’t qualify.
Ryan Lane
Ryan Lane is a NerdWallet writer who covers small businesses and student loans. His work has been featured by The Associated Press, USA Today and MarketWatch. He spent more than a decade as a writer and editor for student loan guarantor American Student Assistance. He also co-authored the U.S. News & World Report "Student Loan Ranger" blog. Email: [email protected].
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6 Best Credit Unions for Business Accounts in 2021
A credit union can be a good choice for a business account if there are locations near you and you can qualify to join. These nonprofit, membership-based financial institutions often…
Charles Schwab Business Checking Alternatives
Charles Schwab does not have business checking accounts. The bank offers other small-business products, including a business brokerage account, plus personal checking and savings accounts. NerdWallet recommends keeping personal and…
Discover Business Checking Alternatives
Discover does not have a business checking account. The bank does offer personal checking, but it’s smart and professional to separate your finances from your company’s. If you already use…
Regions Bank Business Checking: 2021 Review
Regions Bank is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, with approximately 1,500 offices and 2,000 ATMs throughout the South, the Midwest and Texas. If you live in those areas, a Regions Bank…
8 Best Semi Truck Financing Options of 2021
You can get semi truck financing from many lenders, including some that focus entirely on big rig lending. Like any small-business loan, the best commercial truck loan will be the…
Best Startup Business Loans for Bad Credit
Online lenders offer startup business loans for bad credit, but many come with unfavorable terms. Here are our picks for the best in class.
8 Best Business Auto Loans of 2021
If your company relies on one or more vehicles, a business auto loan can be an affordable way to buy a car, van or truck — or refinance one you…
6 Best Banks for Small-Business Loans in 2021
Banks are best for small-business loans if your company has been around more than a year and doesn’t need cash fast. Approvals can take months and are far from a…
How to Keep Your Student Loan Payment at $0
President Biden announced on Jan. 20 that most federal student loan payments would be suspended interest-free through September 2021 due to the ongoing pandemic. Once the suspension lifts, though, a…
