SBA 7(a) loans fund acquisitions, real estate purchases, and long-term working capital with government-backed guarantees that lower lender risk. Equipment financing structures payments around the useful life of machinery, vehicles, or technology. Working capital products address short-term gaps without requiring hard collateral. Commercial real estate loans finance owner-occupied properties or investment purchases. Business lines of credit provide revolving access for inventory and payroll. Invoice factoring converts outstanding receivables into immediate cash.
Each program has distinct underwriting criteria. SBA 7(a) requires personal guarantees from owners holding twenty percent or more equity, two years of tax returns, and a business plan. Equipment financing leans on the asset itself as collateral, often requiring less documentation. Working capital advances prioritize daily revenue and bank-account activity over credit scores. We decode these requirements so you know which path fits.