Free Resources
Business Loan Tools, Calculators & Guides
13 free tools and guides to estimate payments, compare programs and prepare for your next loan.
Calculators
Run the numbers before you talk to a lender.
Side-by-Side Guides
Plain-English comparisons of the decisions owners ask about most.
SBA 7(a) vs SBA 504
Which SBA program fits real estate, equipment, working capital or an acquisition.
OpenSBA vs Conventional Loans
Down payment, terms, speed and paperwork compared.
OpenBridge vs Traditional Financing
When short-term bridge financing is worth the cost.
OpenEquipment Loan vs Lease
Ownership, payments and tax treatment of buying versus leasing.
OpenGuides & References
Background reading for your next financing decision.
Business Loan Glossary
60 lending terms explained, from amortization to yield maintenance.
OpenRestaurant Financing Guide
Build-outs, kitchen equipment, new locations and seasonal cash flow.
OpenRetail & E-Commerce Financing Guide
Inventory, seasonal peaks, new stores and online growth.
OpenHow the Loan Process Works
Each step from first conversation to funding.
OpenBusiness Financing Blog
Articles on SBA lending, commercial real estate, equipment and working capital.
OpenFinancing Near You
Local pages for every state.
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