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Who offers the small business loans and at what interest rate?

Small business loans need some kind of local expertise connected to it. The localized natures of the small loans appear to fit well with the local banks' schemes of things well. So naturally it is the small local banks that hold a greater portion of the small business loans.

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SBA has a complete directory of qualified lenders. While some are CDCs - certified development companies, others are non-profit organizations. For CapLine loans with limit $2 Million, it is bigger lending institutions. Almost all banks participate in the SBA assisted loans program. However, for small business start up loans and other small business loans with small limits, you may not need SBA appraisal as they are done at the lenders' discretion. Small business government loans do require the SBA's appraisal. SBA has listed out the small loan lenders' addresses with contacts on its web site and what ever information one need to know in order to qualify for the loan.

Banks such as Bank of America and many regional (local) banks participate in SBA loan programs with the aim of funding established businesses help grow and expand further. These come in two categories like short and long term loans. They carry advantages like low down payment and longer repayments. Some banks provide both fixed and floating rate loans.

nother option that is increasing its presence is what is called as payday loans. Though it did not have a reputation of being business loan till late 1990s, it has grown ever since. The Community Financial Services Association of America, a payday industry representative estimates, loans to the tune of $54 billions were distributed in 2002. Though very few in number, some insured depository institutions have begun overdraft programs that are similar to payday loans' programs. (An FDIC report of 29th Jan 2003)

Some local banks are innovatively participating in the small business loan programs. Sovereign bank and North trust bank to name a few are finding ways to attract small business owners. Some of the innovative products are Bankers' acceptance, Business travel visa cards and Employee Stock Ownership Plan Loans

What are the interest Rates for me?

First thing you need to know about the interest rates is that they are negotiable and are usually fixed around the prime rates. They may be either fixed or variable. Lesser the loan higher is the interest rate. Like for example for a loan of up to $25,000 it is 4.25 % and 4.75 % depending on whether the maturity time is below 7 years or not, respectively. So 7 years being the criteria, loans from $25,000 to $50,000 will attract in interest rate limit of 3.25% and 3.75%. Amounts exceeding $50,000 will have the interest rates limit of 2.25% and 2.75 %.

It is having a goal that is important than finding the means to achieving it. Because you never know how many avenues open up that show you the way when you have a sound proposal based on the principles of economics.

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