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A business line of credit can finance short-term expenses, like payroll or inventory. Fundera by NerdWallet can help you access business lines of credit to ensure your business has the funding it needs.
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An overview of business lines of credit

Last updated on October 25, 2024
Written By Randa Kriss

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Edited By Sally Lauckner

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What is a business line of credit

Unlike a traditional small-business loan — where you receive a lump sum of capital and repay it over a specific period of time with interest — a business line of credit is a more flexible form of financing.

With a line of credit, you receive access to a set amount of money and can draw funds as needed. You only pay interest on the funds that you draw.

Business lines of credit are available from banks, SBA lenders and online lenders.

How a business line of credit works

A business line of credit works similarly to a credit card, where you can pull from a set amount of funds as needed. You then repay the funds over time, with interest, typically on a weekly or monthly schedule. You can continue to use your business credit line as often as you’d like, as long as you make payments on time and don’t exceed your credit limit.

Say, for instance, you’re approved for a business line of credit of $50,000. You draw $15,000 and keep the remaining $35,000 in available funds. You’ll repay that $15,000 over time, with interest, and once you do, you’ll be able to draw from the full $50,000 again — without having to reapply for funding.

Repayment terms and maximum credit line amounts vary from lender to lender. Online lenders tend to offer shorter terms and lower credit line amounts compared to banks and SBA lenders. The funding amount and terms you receive will also vary based on the strength of your business’s credentials.

Eligibility requirements

At a minimum, you’ll want to be able to meet these business line of credit requirements:

  • Credit score:  600 or higher.
  • Time in business:  Six months or more.
  • Annual revenue:  $36,000 or more.

Rates and fees

Rates

  • Rates can range from 10% to 99% APR.
  • The interest rate you receive will vary based on your lender, credit score, time in business, among other factors.

Fees

  • Depending on your lender, you may also have to pay fees on your line of credit, such as:
    • Origination fee:  Fee charged to process your application.
    • Account maintenance fee:  Monthly or annual fee associated with managing your account and keeping your business line of credit active.
    • Draw fee:  Fee charged each time you draw on your credit line.
    • Inactivity fee:  Flat fee a lender may charge if you don’t draw from your line of credit within a specified period of time.

What is a business line of credit

Unlike a traditional small-business loan — where you receive a lump sum of capital and repay it over a specific period of time with interest — a business line of credit is a more flexible form of financing.

With a line of credit, you receive access to a set amount of money and can draw funds as needed. You only pay interest on the funds that you draw.

Business lines of credit are available from banks, SBA lenders and online lenders.

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