Business Loan Calculator

Getting a business loan is a little different than obtaining a personal loan. First, business loans are generally available to corporations and LLCs. If you're operating as a sole proprietorship, it is possible to get a business loan. However, the process is much more complicated, and, more likely than not, you're going to be personally responsible for paying it back. Therefore, a sole proprietorship loan would effectively be a personal loan.
If you do have a corporation or LLC, then you'll have to apply for a business loan using your entity's information (including your company's credit profile and credit score). Depending on how long you've been in business, you may need to provide a personal guarantee. You can apply for a business loan with the Small Business Administration or a bank. You'll need to provide information about your business, income, expenses, and other essential information. The lender will pull your company's credit report and make a decision.

You can borrow as much or as little as a lender will give you! Business loans for capital equipment could be in the millions of dollars. Conversely, the SBA will provide guaranteed loans for as little as $500. To estimate how much a lender might give your business, analyze your income, expenses, and profits. Also, take into account how long you've been in business and how stable that income is. The more your company makes and the more stable your income stream is, the more your business will be able to borrow!

Unfortunately, the options for loans for small businesses are fewer than for more prominent companies. Most banks will require a minimum annual revenue of at least $50,000 to consider making the loan. Some will want to see at least $100,000 or more. Most banks will also want your business to have been operating for at least a year before being willing to lend any money. If you're a small business that meets those requirements, you should be able to find a loan with any lender.
However, if your business has been operational for less time, you're just starting, or you don't quite have the revenue yet, you still have options! The SBA provides loans to small businesses of all sizes. Furthermore, you can obtain a loan with an online lender or a microlender. Please note that these non-SBA and non-bank lenders often have elevated APRs, so keep that in mind when applying and use realistic APRs in this business loan calculator.