Do You Have to Pay Back an EIDL Loan?

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If you received an EIDL loan during COVID-19, you may be wondering if it needs to be paid back. Learn more about what your repayment options are.

How Does Merchant Cash Advance Consolidation Work?

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Learn about the process of merchant cash advance consolidation to decide if it's right for your business needs.

What Is Working Capital & How Do You Calculate It?

Working capital is the difference between your company's assets and liabilities and is a measure of its short-term health. Learn how to calculate it.

What Are Cash Advances? Types and How They Work

What are cash advances? In simple terms, a cash advance means that you’re being loaned cash upfront, based on an expectation that you’ll soon be getting money from another source so that you’ll be able to pay back the loan. 

What Are Cash Advances? Types & How They Work

Cash advances are a risky form of flexible funding, often used by those with poor credit. Learn about the most common types of cash advances.

Can You Refinance a Small Business Loan?

Is it possible to refinance a small business loan? Learn more about it from Lantern by SoFi.

It’s often possible to refinance a small business loan and doing so could potentially lower your borrowing costs. Here’s what you need to know.

Guide to Funding Rounds for Startups & Small Businesses

Raising Capital With Funding Rounds Explained

Most startups go through several different phases of seeking financing called "rounds". Learn all about these rounds and how they work today.

How Do You Structure a 3-Year Business Plan?

Not sure how to write a 3-year business plan? Here are some ideas and examples to help you out.

How Do You Structure A 3-Year Business Plan?

Not sure how to write a three-year business plan? Here are some instructions, ideas, and examples to help you out.

7a Small Business Loans: What Are They and How to Get One

What is a 7a small business loan, and how do you find out if your business is eligible? Learn more at Lantern by SoFi.

An SBA 7(a) small business loan is a loan from a private lender that is partially backed by the U.S. government. Find out how your business can qualify.

How to Get Fast Business Loans

Learn more about how to get a fast business loan with quick approval.

Sometimes your small business may need funds stat! Here’s what you need to know about getting a fast business loan with quick approval.

Small Business Bankruptcy: What Are Your Options?

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When thinking about filing small business bankruptcy, it’s natural to have plenty of questions. To help, here are answers, including on bankruptcy types.

Which bankruptcy type you can file depends on your small business structure, who's liable for the debt, and whether you want to stay in business.

What Capital Structure Is and How It Works

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Capital structure is important for any size of business.

Capital structure is a financial term used to describe the relationship between a company's debt and equity financing. Learn how to calculate capital structure.

Understanding Business Debt Consolidation Loan Options

Business debt consolidation combines multiple small business loans into one loan, aiming for a lower rate and simpler payments. Learn about the options.

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A Guide to the Different Kinds of Promissory Notes

Promissory notes are documents used to create legally-binding agreements that borrowers will repay lenders sums of money and interest. Learn more.

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