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Steve Nicastro is a former NerdWallet writer and authority on personal loans and small business. His work has appeared in USA Today, The New York Times and MarketWatch. He holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Quinnipiac University.

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Angel Investors: Who They Are, Pros and Cons

Steve Nicastro & Tina Orem
Oct. 14, 2021

One potential source of funds for new businesses is angel investors: private, wealthy investors who will finance your business in exchange for an ownership stake. Here’s an overview of angel…

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What invoice factoring company is right for you?

Is Invoice Factoring Right for Your Business?

Steve Nicastro
Jan. 6, 2021

As a small-business owner, you can turn your unpaid customer invoices into fast cash with invoice factoring. This financing option is best for businesses owners whose customers are other businesses. Because…

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Is a Merchant Cash Advance Right for Your Business?

Steve Nicastro & Randa Kriss
April 13, 2022

A merchant cash advance, also called an MCA, provides alternative financing to a traditional small-business loan. With an MCA, a company gives you an upfront sum of cash that you…

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Family Loans: How to Borrow From and Lend to Family

Steve Nicastro
July 21, 2021

Borrowing from family may seem like a low-cost option if you need money for a down payment on a home, to start a business or repay high-interest debts. But mixing…

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QuarterSpot No Longer Making Business Loans

Steve Nicastro
Jan. 6, 2021

QuarterSpot stopped originating small-business loans in January 2020. The online lender was a provider of short-term business loans to bad-credit borrowers. Several online lenders offer loan products similar to QuarterSpot.…

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Emergency Business Loan Options and Covid-19 Relief

Steve Nicastro
May 25, 2021

Emergency business loans provide fast funding when your business needs it the most. Compare business loans and lines of credit.

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Paycheck Protection Program 2.0: How to Apply for a New PPP Loan

Elizabeth Renter & Steve Nicastro
May 27, 2021

Updated 5/27/21: The Paycheck Protection Program officially ends on May 31, 2021. While lenders have until June 30 to finish processing approved loans, new PPP loan applications will not be accepted…

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Roof Loans to Finance a New Roof

Steve Nicastro & Annie Millerbernd
Feb. 28, 2022

A roof loan is a personal loan used to cover the cost of repairing or replacing a roof. Compare roof loans plus other financing options.

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Best Business Loans for Bad Credit

Steve Nicastro & Ryan Lane
Dec. 1, 2021

Online lenders offer bad credit business loans for small businesses. So even with bad personal credit, compare these financing options.

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Small Business Loans Strong Revenue and the Best Places for Women Entrepreneurs

Best Revenue Loans for Small-Business Financing

Steve Nicastro
Sept. 20, 2021

Online revenue-based loans depend on the strength of your business. Here are the best revenue loans, based on your small-business’s annual revenue.

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