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| Type | Best for |
|---|---|
| Working Capital Loans | Payroll, inventory, slow months |
| Business Line of Credit | Uneven cash flow, surprise costs |
| Business Term Loans | Planned projects and big purchases |
| SBA Loans | Lowest cost, longest terms |
| Equipment Financing | Trucks, machines, kitchen and medical gear |
| Invoice Factoring | B2B businesses waiting on invoices |
| Revenue-Based Financing | Seasonal sales, weaker credit |
| Startup Business Funding | New and pre-revenue businesses |
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