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The beliefs behind the money.

We believe in small business. So we’re inspired by the stories behind them. Read how businesses of all shapes and sizes turned the right loans into their own versions of success.

Construction company executives reviewing plans and calculating costs. The extensiveness of the construction plan requires fast construction loans to ensure timely funding and project execution.

How to Get Fast Construction Loans for My Company

Securing funding is a critical step for any construction business looking to start...

  • by Nathan Armstrong
  • October 10, 2024
A truck being loaded with gravel at a construction site, illustrating the importance of a trucking business loan for equipment and operational expansion.

How to Know if You Need a Trucking Business Loan

Knowing whether your trucking business needs a loan can be a difficult decision....

  • by Nathan Armstrong
  • September 27, 2024
Shop owner holding a 'Welcome, We Are Open' sign in front of a store, representing the need for a retail business loan to support small business operations.

Small Retail Business Loans: How to Apply

Small retail businesses are the backbone of many economies. They provide essential goods...

  • by Nathan Armstrong
  • September 19, 2024
A person opens the door to a modern hotel room with a cozy bed and soft lighting, symbolizing the hospitality industry and the potential business opportunities for hotel owners with the help of hotel financing.

A Quick Guide to Hotel Loans: How Do They Work?

The hotel industry is one of the most dynamic sectors in the global...

  • by Nathan Armstrong
  • August 23, 2024
Two girls playing in a Daycare financed with a business loan

When To Use a Daycare Business Loan

Daycare centers are essential in communities, providing safe, nurturing environments for children while...

  • by Nathan Armstrong
  • August 9, 2024

The Different Types of Restaurant Business Loans

Running a restaurant is a labor of love, but it’s also a complex...

  • by Nathan Armstrong
  • July 25, 2024
A hair stylist working on her business financed by a Beaty Salon Loan

Top 7 Benefits of Securing a Beauty Salon Loan

Becoming your own boss and running a beauty salon is a dream for...

  • by Nathan Armstrong
  • July 17, 2024

What to do after you get approved for business financing

Not sure what’s next once your business financing offers are in? Here’s a...

  • by Nathan Armstrong
  • June 27, 2024
SBA loan written in a notebook. Featured image for “Are SBA Loan Interests Tax Deductible?”

Are SBA Loan Interests Tax Deductible?

Starting or expanding a business often requires more funds than you have on...

  • by Nathan Armstrong
  • April 15, 2024
What Are Construction Business Loans: How to Get a Loan to Start a Construction Company

What Are Construction Business Loans: How to Get a Loan to Start a Construction Company

Starting a construction firm is an exciting project. But like building a house,...

  • by Nathan Armstrong
  • April 9, 2024