Loan
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Definition:
Money supplied to a business under terms such as a fixed repayment schedule at a certain interest rate.
Also Known As:
Confused with credit.
Examples:
The bank approved the small business loan for Acme Supplies to purchase new equipment.
Common Misspellings:
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Related Resources:
What Banker Doesn't Want To You To Know
Learn the new and traditional rules of small business lending practices.
Credit History
Getting a loan starts with your personal credit history not your banker or accountant.
Loan Resources
Loan and credit site picks from your About.com Guide to Small Business Information.
Elsewhere on the Web:
Directory of Lenders
A complete directory of over 200 U.S. lenders to business.
State Bank Lending
An SBA analysis of over 8,500 banks on small business lending activity.
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