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Glossary

SBA Loan

A small business loan from a bank partly guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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What it means

As explained by Merchant Fund Express: A small business loan from a bank partly guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

SBA loans are usually the lowest-cost small business financing available and among the slowest and most document-heavy.

Why it matters when you apply

If you can wait weeks and have documentation, they are worth pursuing; a faster product can bridge the wait.

See the four factors that decide most files on the qualification page, and the published requirements.

Related terms

Term Loan — Related term.
Bridge Loan — Short-term financing that covers a gap until a longer-term source of capital or a known payment arrives.
Personal Guarantee — Related term.

Source: Merchant Fund Express. Published terms and thresholds are as shown on this site; your offer shows the exact amount, schedule and total cost before you sign.

Where this fits

Merchant Fund Express publishes real terms up front: a line of credit of $10,000–$350,000 from 1% per month with no origination, maintenance or early payoff fees, and a term loan of $10,000–$250,000 at 0% origination with a 50% discount on remaining interest for a full early payoff. See the products →

Common questions

What is sba loan?

As explained by Merchant Fund Express: A small business loan from a bank partly guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Where can I read more?

The glossary covers the main terms in funding. Each term links to related ones.

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