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Short-Term
Business Loans

Fast money for a defined, urgent gap — an inventory buy, an emergency repair, a payroll week you have to cover. Expensive by design. Use it when the cost of not having the money is higher than the cost of the money.

At a glance

Amount$5,000 – $250,000
Term3 – 18 months
Time to funding24 – 72 hours
Time in business6 months minimum
Credit checkSoft pull to review

Is this the right fit?

This is the most expensive product on the site, and repayment is usually daily or weekly — which is demanding on cash flow. It is a bridge, not a fix. A structural cash-flow problem will not be solved by expensive short-term debt; it will be made worse. Use this only when nothing cheaper is open to you and the use of funds clearly pays for itself.

Good fit if

  • The need is urgent and specific
  • You can clearly see the revenue that repays it
  • You have been turned down for cheaper structures
  • The opportunity disappears if you wait

Probably not if

  • You are covering a shortfall with no clear path to repayment
  • You already hold short-term debt
  • You have time to pursue a line of credit or term loan
  • You are hoping it fixes a structural cash-flow problem — it will not

What you will need

  • Three months of business bank statements
  • Basic business details
  • A photo ID

Typical terms

These are the ranges we see across our funding partners. This structure costs more than every other product on this site; your actual offer is set by the partner, not by us.

TermTypical range
Amount$5,000 to $250,000
Term3 to 18 months
PaymentsDaily or weekly
CostHigher than every other product on this site
CollateralUsually unsecured with a personal guarantee
PrepaymentSometimes discounted — always ask

Ranges are illustrative and are not an offer of credit. Rates, fees, and terms are determined solely by the funding partner and disclosed to you before you sign.

Common questions

How fast is fast?

Same-day approval is common; funding in 24 to 72 hours for a complete file.

Why is it more expensive?

Speed, short duration, and looser credit requirements are all priced in.

Can I refinance into something cheaper later?

Frequently, yes — and you should. Many owners use short-term capital to bridge, then move into a line of credit or SBA loan. We will flag when that is worth doing.

Should I take this?

Only if nothing cheaper is open to you and the use of funds clearly pays for itself. We will tell you honestly which of those is true.

Other options to compare

Business Line of Credit

Almost always the cheaper answer to a recurring cash gap. Try this first.

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Term Loan

A predictable, lower-cost structure when you can wait a few days instead of a few hours.

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Revenue-Based Funding

Repayment that flexes with your sales, for businesses with uneven months.

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Find out where you stand

Two minutes, no hard credit pull, and a straight answer — including whether a cheaper structure is open to you first.

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