{"id":28155,"date":"2024-03-01T15:43:35","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T15:43:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/?post_type=start-a-business&#038;p=28155"},"modified":"2025-09-25T17:13:50","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T17:13:50","slug":"can-i-get-a-startup-business-loan-with-no-money-or-credit","status":"publish","type":"start-a-business","link":"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/start-a-business\/startup-loan-no-money\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I get a startup business loan with no money or credit?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"28155\" class=\"elementor elementor-28155\" data-elementor-post-type=\"start-a-business\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3b3fcd2d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3b3fcd2d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-78c7fa95\" data-id=\"78c7fa95\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55d0851d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"55d0851d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trying to get a <a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/start-a-business\/how-to-get-a-loan-to-start-a-business\/\">business loan for your startup<\/a> with poor credit and no money may seem impossible, but it isn\u2019t. Although many lenders want to see good credit, strong revenues and solid cash flow before considering a loan request, some specialist business lenders and alternative types of financing can give you the funds you need even if your credit is less than stellar and you have no cash to hand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6dda3f4d elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"6dda3f4d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/us.swoopfunding.ca\/stage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Get a quote<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-67e369c2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"67e369c2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1d6348ef\" data-id=\"1d6348ef\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46f8bfd elementor-widget elementor-widget-ucaddon_aivoov_player\" data-id=\"46f8bfd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ucaddon_aivoov_player.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"aivoov-player-block\">\n\t<div class=\"read_this\">Read this article to me<\/div>\n\t\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t.plyr__controls .plyr__controls__item:first-child{\n\t\t\t\tbackground:#2e9c8e !important;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t:root{\n\t\t\t--plyr-color-main:#2e9c8e;\n\t\t\t--plyr-audio-controls-background:#f0f2f4;\n\t\t\t--plyr-audio-control-color:#546a7b;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t[data-plyr=\"mute\"]{color:#2e9c8e !important}\n\t\t\t.aivoov-text-color{color:#546a7b}\n\t\t<\/style> \n\t\t<div class=\"audio_player\">\n\t\t<audio class=\"js-player\" controls=\"\">\n\t\t\t<source src=\"https:\/\/monky-voice-over.s3.amazonaws.com\/aivoov\/781640cc-7bc1-4bbf-9492-22dedc19678b\/e3d799d0-3034-444c-8e5d-1b970862f1b7.mp3\" type=\"audio\/mp3\">\n\t\t\t<source src=\"https:\/\/monky-voice-over.s3.amazonaws.com\/aivoov\/781640cc-7bc1-4bbf-9492-22dedc19678b\/e3d799d0-3034-444c-8e5d-1b970862f1b7.mp3\" type=\"audio\/ogg\" \/>\n\t\t<\/audio> \n\t\t\t\t <div class=\"powerd_by aivoov-text-color\"><p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/aivoov.com\/?um_source=plugin_powered_by\" style=\"color: inherit;\">Powered by AiVOOV<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12a3a37d question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"12a3a37d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Getting a business loan with no credit<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b3bb6e8 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7b3bb6e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Securing a small <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">business loan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be challenging for many organizations, but for business owners with bad credit, it can be extremely tough. No credit check business loans may provide a solution to this problem, although this type of financing typically comes with higher costs, shorter terms and lower sums available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No credit check loans are usually provided by online and alternative providers instead of traditional lenders such as banks and credit unions. With this type of financing the lender does not check your personal or business credit score when reviewing your loan application. However, in reality, most lenders will check your credit score when you apply for a loan, although some may be willing to provide you with financing based on a \u2018soft credit check\u2019. This is a review of your personal or business credit score that does not leave a hard search statistic on your credit report. Alternatively, loans that use your sales receipts, invoices or other assets as <a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-glossary\/collateral\/\">collateral<\/a> may also be available without a credit check.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Why consider a no-credit check business loan?<\/b><\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/no-credit-check-business-loans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No credit check business loans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may be a good financing solution for business owners or startup entrepreneurs who:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have poor credit or do not want a search statistic on their personal credit report<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are seeking business loans without providing a personal guarantee<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wish to keep their business finances completely separate from their personal finances<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6879388 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"6879388\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/us.swoopfunding.ca\/stage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Apply now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a32811 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3a32811\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The best small business loans with no credit check<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bdcfce8 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bdcfce8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interest rates, fees and terms and conditions for no credit check business loans can vary significantly, so it is important that you do your homework and review all the options before settling on a deal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s a rundown of the best business loans without a hard credit check:<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Secured loans<\/b><\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/secured-business-loans\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secured business loans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are easier for borrowers with bad or no credit to obtain and they may be available without a hard credit check. You provide assets, such as real estate, machinery, or inventory as collateral for the loan. The lender holds a lien on the assets until the loan is paid back, then full ownership returns to you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Business credit card<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may be possible to secure a business credit card to fund your organization without a hard credit check \u2013 although the interest rates and fees you pay may be very high. The application process for these cards is usually fast, streamlined and does away with piles of paperwork &#8211; in many cases you won\u2019t even need a formal business structure to apply. Business credit cards are also great for re-building your credit if you pay off the balance every month. No added collateral is usually required.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Equipment financing<\/b><\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/asset-finance\/equipment-financing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equipment loans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> use the asset you\u2019re financing as security, similar to a car loan or a residential mortgage, so no added collateral is required. By machinery, furniture, technology, etc. Once the loan is approved, the lender sends the funds to the equipment vendor, who then delivers the equipment to you. Use the equipment as you pay for it while the lender maintains a lien on the title to the machinery until the loan is repaid.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/invoice-finance\/\"><b>Invoice financing<\/b><\/a><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also known as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-loans\/accounts-receivable-financing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">account receivables financing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this type of loan allows you to borrow against the value of your unpaid invoices and is best for B2B organizations. Instead of waiting 30, 60, 90 days or more to get paid, the lender will usually provide up to 95% of the invoice value within a few days or even hours of the bill being raised. Your invoices act as security for the loan, no other collateral is required.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Merchant cash advance<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Available for businesses that accept customer payments by credit and debit card. You borrow against the value of your card sales. As your card sales increase, your borrowing limit goes up. Pay the loan back with a fixed percentage of your card sales on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. Your sales act as security for the loan, no other collateral is required.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55b9509 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"55b9509\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/us.swoopfunding.ca\/stage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Apply now<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-674a3245 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"674a3245\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4ce089dc\" data-id=\"4ce089dc\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be64ab0 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"be64ab0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to get a startup business loan with no money or revenues<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71b77e22 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"71b77e22\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get a startup business loan with no cash or revenues, you\u2019ll need to show that you have the ability to repay the debt. Here are some tips to help you get approved:<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Boost Your Credit Score<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even with soft-check or no credit check business loans your credit score is still important. If you don\u2019t have strong personal or business credit scores, you should re-build them before applying for financing. However, be aware that only time and good financial management can turn a bad score into a good one. Start the process by following these steps:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check your personal and business credit reports for errors \u2013 if there are any, get them fixed by contacting the credit bureaus and reporting the mistakes<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Register your business with the state (if applicable)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get a DUNS number from Dun &amp; Bradstreet, a major business credit bureau, so that your business credit activities are recorded<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open business checking and savings accounts to keep your business finances separate from your personal account<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get a business credit card and manage it properly<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay your bills on time \u2013 personal and business &#8211; and only take on debt when you know you can repay it<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep old credit accounts open even if they have zero balance and you never use them. Accounts with a few years history can help boost your personal credit score.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you can, avoid moving business or residential location too often. Lenders like to see at least two to three years at your present location and it also helps your credit score<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Review lender requirements<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every lender will have their own financing criteria. Some lenders may need to see a steady cash flow and solid positive balances in your business bank account, but others may be more lenient about the need for cash on hand and strong revenues. Review the requirements of each lender and make sure you can meet their needs before applying.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b>What assets do you have?<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you can provide collateral \u2013 real estate, vehicles, machinery, etc. \u2013 it will usually be easier to get a business loan when you have no cash or revenues. Once again, you should review each lender\u2019s requirements with regards to collateral \u2013 some will consider most types of asset, while others may only work with assets that are fully paid for and owned by the business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Consider a cosigner<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A cosigner is a person you trust and who has good credit and assets they are willing to offer as collateral. They agree to make the payments on your business loan if you or your business cannot. Essentially, the cosigner is a fail-safe for the lender. If you don\u2019t pay, they will. This can give added comfort to the lender, and in the right circumstances, may improve your chances of loan approval.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A cosigner can be anyone you know \u2013 friends, family, business associates etc. They will need good credit and sufficient assets to cover the value of your business loan. You should choose your cosigner well. The cosigner should be someone you trust and who trusts you, because asking them to put their finances, assets and credit on the line is no small thing. Keep in mind that if things do not go according to plan and they end up paying back your loan it could have a detrimental impact on your relationship with them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Make sure you can repay the loan<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking on a business loan that can\u2019t repay won\u2019t help you or your new business. Review your cash flow and revenue projections before applying for a loan. Is there room in your budget to make the necessary payment instalments? Also be aware that although many business loans require monthly repayments, some startup loans will demand weekly or even daily instalments. Will your cash flow be able to handle these smaller, but more frequent payments?<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4564652 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4564652\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5e18f77\" data-id=\"5e18f77\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39a8770 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"39a8770\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Alternative forms of financing for your startup<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48c66e3 answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"48c66e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As well as business loans, entrepreneurs may be able to obtain the funds they need to launch their new venture from sources such as these:<\/span><\/p><h3><b>External investors<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re seeking outside investment, there are networks of venture capitalists and angel investors readily available online. Some are solely focused on supporting startups and new businesses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bringing in external investment can give you the cash you need to get your idea off the ground, and it may also deliver a unique and extra set of skills and contacts that can help your organization grow even faster. However, be aware that investors will usually want a piece of the action in exchange for their money. This will mean you giving up a share of your ownership and may loosen your overall control of the business. Some investors may also want higher dividends or royalty payments as well as their share of equity. Also note that venture capitalists and angel investors can be very picky about the businesses they choose to back. You could spend many months pursuing one lead after another before you find the right match.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Grants<\/b><\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/swoopfunding.com\/us\/business-grants\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business grants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are another funding option for startups and young organizations. Unlike business loans, the major advantage of this type of financing is that you don\u2019t need to repay the money. However, the downside is that can be very tough to secure a grant. They are often restricted to specific locations, industries or causes, making it more difficult to qualify.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Five places to find small business grants:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grants.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grants.gov<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rd.usda.gov\/programs-services\/business-programs\/rural-business-development-grants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rural business development grants<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sfgrants.eda.gov\/s\/funding-program\/a2j3d00000010edAAA\/2023-build-to-scale-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build to scale program<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/funding-programs\/grants\/state-trade-expansion-program-step\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State trade extension program<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/helloalice.com\/grants\/sbgf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hello Alice small business grants fund<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Crowdfunding<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Available via various online platforms, crowdfunding can bring in large sums if your presentation hits the right spot. Although you will need to be creative to raise big money in small donations from hundreds or even thousands of donors, you do not need to repay the cash if you spend it where you said you would. An eye-catching idea and a powerful pitch is essential to succeed with this funding option.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Friends and family<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many small business owners borrow money from family and friends, especially when they are trying to get a new venture off the ground. However, using funds from loved ones can often be a source of contention if the ground rules are not clear from the start. If you have access to this type of financing opportunity, make sure your funders know if they are providing a loan, a gift or an investment from the start. If there are plans to pay the money back, put this down in writing with a clear repayment schedule \u2013 including a plan of action if things do not turn out as expected and you cannot pay the funds back on time, or at all.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0aa7a62 question elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0aa7a62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Get started with Swoop's business funding platform<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-567e08c answer elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"567e08c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter if you\u2019re seeking your first startup loan or you\u2019re a seasoned borrower, working with business finance experts can make all the difference when applying for your funding. 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