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Are SBA Loans Personally Guaranteed?

Most SBA loans require a personal guarantee. Here's everything you need to know.

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Randa Kriss

Business Loans From Credit Unions: Pros, Cons and How to Apply

Getting a business loan from a credit union can be cheaper than getting one from a bank. But you’ll have become a member before you apply.

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Randa Kriss, Ryan Brady, CFP®

Here’s Where Small Businesses Are Feeling Inflation Most

Consumers aren't the only ones with rising prices. Small businesses are battling inflation and supply chain delays.

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Elizabeth Renter

Personal Guarantees for Business Loans: What to Know Before Signing

Personal guarantees are common for business loans, but make sure you'll be able to repay the loan if you have to.

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Tina Orem

Can You Get a Small-Business Loan After Bankruptcy?

A past bankruptcy filing doesn’t make you ineligible for every type of business loan.

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Kelsey Sheehy

How to Get a Small-Business Loan Without Collateral

You may be able to get a business loan without collateral. But you’ll likely still have to put your business or personal assets on the line.

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Hillary Crawford, Olivia Chen

Is a Small-Business Loan Secured or Unsecured?

Whether a small-business loan is secured or unsecured depends on the lender and the type of financing offered.

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Randa Kriss

Hazard Insurance for an SBA Loan: Do You Need It?

If you use a property as collateral for an SBA loan, you need hazard insurance that covers the property.

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Rosalie Murphy

Business Loan vs. Line of Credit: Which Is Right for You?

Business loans are best for major projects, while business lines of credit make sense for ongoing costs.

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Rosalie Murphy

Commercial Construction Loans: Best Options and How to Get One

Commercial construction loans can help you finance property development or renovation projects.

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Randa Kriss, Rosalie Murphy

How to Finance a Business Purchase

Business acquisition loans can help finance the purchase of an existing business, but they aren’t the only solution.

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Hillary Crawford

Advantages and Disadvantages of a Business Bank Loan

Bank loans offer low interest rates and competitive terms, but you'll need to meet strict requirements to qualify.

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Randa Kriss

What Are Typical Small-Business Loan Terms?

Business loan terms determine how long you’ll repay borrowed funds and how much those payments will cost you over time.

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Randa Kriss, Hillary Crawford

Equipment Leasing: What It Is and How It Works

Equipment leasing can help you get the tools your business needs when you can’t afford the upfront costs of purchasing or need the equipment for a limited time only.

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Rosalie Murphy, Lisa Anthony

Fidelity Bonds: What They Are, How to Get One

Fidelity bonds, also called employee dishonesty insurance, protect business owners in case of employee theft.

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Rosalie Murphy

How to Get a Loan to Buy a Business

Buying an existing business may make it easier to get a loan, but lenders still rely on certain factors.

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Lisa Anthony

Accounts Receivable Financing: How It Works and Best Options

AR financing can help you access cash tied up in unpaid invoices. Funding is often fast, but APRs are typically much higher compared with traditional financing options.

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Randa Kriss, Ryan Brady, CFP®

Do SBA Loans Require Collateral?

Although requirements vary, you'll typically need to provide some form of collateral to get an SBA loan.

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Rosalie Murphy

Are There SBA Loans for the Self-Employed?

Self-employed business owners can apply for alternative financing if they don’t qualify for SBA loans.

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Hillary Crawford

13 Best Factoring Companies for Trucking

These factoring companies for trucking can fund quickly, offer fuel discounts and provide some hints at pricing.

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Tina Orem, Karrin Sehmbi