The Farm Service Agency (FSA) provides loans to farmers for working capital and acquisition-related farm expenses. Many FSA loans are funded directly by the government, with the exception of the Guaranteed Farm Loan program, which is originated by lenders and backed by the FSA. There are six primary types of FSA farm loans. How FSA…
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Tricia Tetreault
Tricia Tetreault is a staff writer at Fit Small Business, specializing in Small Business Finance. She holds a Master's in Business Administration from Champlain College and has spent the majority of her career working in federal government lending.
When she's not helping small businesses find the best financing opportunities, Tricia enjoys adventuring with her two children around her home in Vermont.
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SBA Loan Calculator: Payments & Amortization
A loan backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) can be the least expensive way to get capital for many small businesses. They typically offer small businesses lower interest rates and longer terms than other financing options. Our SBA loan calculator will help you see just how affordable your SBA loan can be. How…
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SBA Loan Requirements & Qualifications 2020
Small Business Administration (SBA) loan requirements determine your eligibility to qualify for funding and are focused on the characteristics of you and your business. Borrowers need to have excellent credit and strong financials that demonstrate their ability to repay the loan. Other SBA loan qualifications include having adequate collateral and providing a personal guarantee. If…
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SBA Line of Credit: CAPLine Rates, Terms & Qualifications
Small Business Administration (SBA) CAPLines provide businesses up to $5 million for recurring cash flow needs. With an SBA CAPLine, or SBA line of credit, interest rates are typically 5% to 10%. An SBA line of credit allows you to use the funds repeatedly as they are repaid. Funding generally takes 45 to 90 days….
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7 Best Term Loans 2020
Term loans—loans with fixed repayment terms—are a common source of small business financing. These loans are repaid through regular payments over the predetermined term of the loan. We’ve evaluated business term loans based on costs and qualifications to deliver a list of the seven best term loans for your small business consideration. 7 Best Business…
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Commercial Real Estate Loan Rates 2019
Commercial real estate loan rates remain at near all time lows, making now a great time for small business owners to purchase or refinance commercial property. A variety of different lenders make commercial real estate loans. This article covers how commercial real estate loan rates work and the interest rates that different types of lenders…
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SBA Loan Rates 2019 – Current Interest Rates and How They Work
The affordability of Small Business Administration (SBA) loan rates attracts many small businesses that may not otherwise be able to obtain affordable financing. Whether you are considering SBA 7(a) loans, Express loans, microloans, or Community Development Company (CDC)/504 loans, the SBA loan rates you receive will likely be more affordable than most other financing options….
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How to Refinance a Merchant Cash Advance
Merchant cash advances are an expensive form of small business financing, which is why many owners want to know how to refinance a merchant cash advance. To refinance a merchant cash advance, you need to determine how much you owe, check your credit, and find another loan product for which you qualify. 1. Determine the…
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What Is a Term Loan & Where Can You Find One?
A term loan is the most common form of small business loan, and what most people think of when they think of a loan. With a term loan, the length of repayment is set when the loan is made, and the borrower makes regular recurring payments over this time period to repay the loan. What…
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Merchant Cash Advance Calculator
How to Read Your Merchant Cash Advance Calculator Results Factor rate: The factor rate is what merchant cash advance providers use to determine the total amount you’ll need to repay. The factor rate for a merchant cash advance typically ranges from 1.1x to 1.5x the amount advanced. If you receive a factor rate above 1.5x…
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What Is Asset-based Lending? The Ultimate Guide
Asset-based lending is a form of business financing that uses a business asset as collateral for a loan. If you default on the loan, the lender can take possession of the asset. Typical types of asset-based loans include accounts receivable financing, inventory financing, equipment financing, or real estate financing. What Asset-based Lending Is Asset-based lending…
26 Key Small Business Loan Requirements To Know
If you’re trying to qualify for business financing, you’ll have to comply with certain small business loan requirements. Knowing the typical requirements prior to applying for financing can save you a lot of time and frustration as a business owner. We’ve compiled a list of key small business loan requirements. To ensure that you are…
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