Small Business Loans and Financing

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Lend Bucket’s small business loans make all the difference

  • Right-sized capital Borrowing more than enough capital can often be just as stressful as not having enough. We’ll help you get a small business loan that’s right for you.
  • Grow, don’t owe Take the stress out of growing your business with continuous working capital support.
  • The Happy Lenders difference Get guidance and capital through a simple, transparent, and seamless process to get the funding you need.

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    Financing Options for
    Small Businesses

    Working Capital Loan

    Hire more staff
    Hiring is one of the hardest parts of owning your business. A working capital loan for small businesses makes it easier to hire the staff you need.
    Scale up your marketing campaigns
    Let us help with the right small business loans so you can maximize marketing potential by investing in local ads, digital advertising, and strategic partnerships.
    Business specific needs
    The challenges you face are unique to you. We’re here to listen and ensure that you always have enough cash flow to seize an opportunity as it arises.

    Business line of credit

    Capital when you need it
    Get the most flexible access to working capital anytime you need it with revolving business lines of credit.
    Draw only what you need
    Withdraw exactly as much as you need, and don’t let your business get saddled with a loan you won’t utilize.
    Pay for what you use
    You’ll only pay interest on the amount you withdraw, which means the cost of capital is usually less than other types of funding.

    Long term loans

    Open a new location
    Enjoy lower APRs and longer payback periods—perfect for making down payments for a new location.
    New equipment
    Unlike traditional banks that make finding financing options difficult, we’ll provide you with reasonable interest rates.
    Make renovations
    Don’t get bogged down in red tape, get lower interest loans that let you make the repairs and updates you need.

    Merchant cash advance

    Lower credit? Not a problem
    Merchant cash advances are perfect for businesses with fluctuating revenue and lower credit scores.
    You can use these funds to buy inventory, pay employees, make emergency repairs, pay for marketing expenses, purchase equipment, and finance other short-term expansion projects.

    Why Lend Bucket is the obvious choice for small business loans

    • Apply for a small business loan online
    • Get funding in as little as 24 hours
    • Funds deposited directly into your bank account
    • Daily, weekly, and monthly* payment and remittance options
    • Factor rates as low as 1.11**
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    How to apply for a small
    business loan online

    Pre-qualify online

    Click the “Get Started” button, enter some basic business information, and pre-qualify for loans for your small business.

    Approval in as little as 4 hours

    Once approved, a loan advisor will reach out to you with the options you qualify for and help you choose the best business loan or financing product for your situation.

    Receive same-day funding

    Funds are deposited directly into your bank account so you can use your funding immediately.

    Merchant cash advance

    Provides you with up-front funding in exchange for a portion of future receivables.

    Equipment financing

    This small business financing option allows you to pay for your machine over the life of the lease with low APRs.

    Invoice factoring

    Have money tied up in unpaid invoices? Instead of waiting on net terms, turn them into working capital with invoice factoring.

    SBA loans

    Get lower interest rates and longer repayment periods. We’ll guide you through the application for a small business loan.

    Small business loans — The Lend Bucket difference

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Lend Bucket’s mission is to provide small and medium-sized businesses like yours with
    streamlined access to the funding you need to operate and grow.

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    Who is Lend Bucket?

    Lend Bucket helps small and medium-sized businesses get funding. We strive to be a trusted and committed partner to you, our customers. We make getting loans for businesses affordable, simple, and transparent.

    What types of business loans does Lend Bucket offer?

    Lend Bucket is a direct lender of working capital loans and merchant cash advances. Through our partners, we offer SBA loans, business lines of credit, equipment financing, long-term loans, and invoice factoring.

    Our financing experts can help you:

    • Review the available financing and loans for small business owners
    • Determine which loan or financing is right for you
    • Complete the application for a business loan and financing
    How are we different?

    We work with small and medium-sized businesses to connect them with much-needed capital. Lend Bucket combines data science with a human touch, and we work directly with you to get the best company loans or financing for your unique needs, so you can focus on your products and services.


    How do I get a small business loan or financing if I have bad credit?

    Some funding products like merchant cash advances and invoice factoring are less credit dependent because these financing products are based on sales instead of a credit report.

    Similarly, equipment financing does not have as much emphasis on credit because the equipment can be used as collateral if you default on your loan. Many of our financing solutions can help you build business credit as well.


    What are the eligibility requirements for small business loans and financing?

    The eligibility requirements for Lend Bucket’s small business loans and financing depend on which one you’ve selected and are based on a business owner’s specific credit history and creditworthiness. Generally, you need to have:

    • Six months or more time in business
    • Credit score of over 500*, and
    • Average monthly revenue of $15,000+ ($180,000+ in annual revenue). ***$15K+ avg. deposits for a three-month average and the most recent month. Rates, pricing, requirements, and other terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. ***

    Specific requirements will vary.

    What should I consider before applying online for a small business loan or financing?

    Before asking “how to apply for a small business loan or financing?” you should first consider whether the capital will help your business grow or help your business survive a crisis.

    If you don’t have a good reason for business financing, the fees and interest can really add up.

    However, if the business financing will help you buy new equipment, hire needed staff, or survive a crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic, then you should consider each of the following questions when reviewing the financing option.

    1. How much capital does my business need?
    2. How much is the interest rate and APR for the financing option?
    3. What are the fees or prepayment penalties for it?
    4. How are monthly payment amounts determined (installments, percentage remittances, etc.?)
    Can I get a small business loan and financing for a new business or startup?

    Startups almost never qualify for traditional bank loans, and that is true for Lend Bucket’s business loans and financing as well.

    However, there are a lot of options in small business loans and financing for new businesses and startups, including:

    • Business credit cards
    • Personal loans
    • Your own savings

    How can I use a small business loan or financing?

    “Flexible” means that you can use the capital to fund whatever your business needs.

    Some business financing is flexible in its usage, such as a working capital loan, business expansion loan, merchant cash advance, business line of credit, or SBA loan.

    However, some loan and financing options are not flexible. Equipment financing can only be used to purchase or lease equipment. Any type of real estate loan will also be specific to funding a physical business location.

    How do I get a business loan with Lend Bucket?

    Wondering “how do I get a business loan”? Take ten minutes to pre-qualify for small business loans online and we will respond with the best funding options for you. You can get funds in your bank account in as little as 24 hours.

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    help grow your idea

    When the traditional banks say no, we talk to you about your business. It’s why
    we’re trusted by over 30,000 businesses in over 325 industries.