{"id":208726,"date":"2026-03-17T06:39:56","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T13:39:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nationalfunding.com\/blog\/?p=208726"},"modified":"2026-03-06T11:43:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T19:43:50","slug":"the-reason-why-business-loans-have-different-lengths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nationalfunding.com\/blog\/the-reason-why-business-loans-have-different-lengths\/","title":{"rendered":"The Reason Why Business Loans Have Different Lengths"},"content":{"rendered":"

The length of a business loan\u00a0often\u00a0changes based on the usage of the funds.\u00a0It should be tailored to the borrower whenever possible to make sure that their cash flow can cover payments over the term without defaulting.\u00a0The longer the term length, the lower the monthly payment is on most loans,\u00a0which frees up cash flow.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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A retail shop taking a small business loan in the form of inventory financing\u00a0to stock up on in-demand items\u00a0should be able to sell off\u00a0the inventory\u00a0quickly,\u00a0making\u00a0it possible to pay back the financing promptly.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Meanwhile, a\u00a0farmer\u00a0may need to take out an\u00a0<\/span>agriculture business loan<\/span><\/a>\u00a0in the form of\u00a0<\/span>equipment financing<\/span><\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0purchase the machinery necessary to\u00a0grow crops, harvest them, sell them,\u00a0and\u00a0then wait for accounts receivable\u00a0to clear. If the total cost of the equipment or machinery takes multiple seasons to\u00a0recoup,\u00a0having a loan with\u00a0a longer payback period reduces the monthly costs and\u00a0usually\u00a0the\u00a0interest\u00a0rate\u00a0as well,\u00a0making it\u00a0better for this\u00a0particular situation\u00a0than a short-term financing solution.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Below,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0find some of the most popular\u00a0<\/span>types of business loans<\/span><\/a>\u00a0with their average\u00a0term\u00a0lengths and the reasons why. Please\u00a0keep in mind that every lender is different, so while one may offer\u00a0<\/span>short-term business loans<\/span><\/a>\u00a0for 2\u00a0years,\u00a0a\u00a0different lender may require a\u00a03-year\u00a0minimum if you want the same interest rate.\u00a0In the breakdown below, we\u00a0also\u00a0share a bit of information about what each business loan is used\u00a0for,\u00a0so you can decide which one may be right for your situation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Type of Business Loan<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Best Used For<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Larger\u00a0or Smaller Loan Amounts<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Average Length<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Business bridge loan<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Immediate purchases,\u00a0timely\u00a0opportunities, short-term financing gaps while\u00a0you wait\u00a0for long-term financing to come in<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Smaller amounts,\u00a0as they are used for immediate and\u00a0timely\u00a0purchases\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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6 months to one year<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Equipment financing<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Purchasing or leasing equipment, vehicles, and machinery<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Both small and\u00a0large amounts\u00a0ranging between $50,000 and $500,000 depending on the type of equipment, the lender,\u00a0and\u00a0the\u00a0amount needed<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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2 to 7 years depending on the type of equipment, machinery, or vehicle<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Inventory financing<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Restocking inventory, stocking up on inventory before a busy season, replacing inventory that got damaged<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Both small and\u00a0large amounts\u00a0ranging between $5,000 and $500,000 depending on the type of inventory and the lender<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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3 months to 1 year<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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SBA 7(a)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Any medium-\u00a0to long-term investment in a small business including operations and growth opportunities<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Small to large business loans, all the way\u00a0up to $5,000,000<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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On average,\u00a05 – 10 years, with the exception for real estate purchases,\u00a0which can be extended to\u00a0up to\u00a025 years<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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SBA microloan<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Replacing or buying small equipment like computers and software systems,\u00a0managing\u00a0day-to-day operations,\u00a0launching\u00a0small expansions, and upgrading\u00a0an existing business<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Small loan sizes up to $50,000<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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3 months to 7 years<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Working capital loan<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Covering any operational,\u00a0day-to-day,\u00a0or\u00a0recurring monthly expenses like payroll, equipment\u00a0maintenance, utilities,\u00a0hiring\u00a0and training staff, etc.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Small business loans meant to cover short-term costs, offering\u00a0<\/span>small and\u00a0large amounts\u00a0ranging between $5,000 and $500,000 depending on the use case and the lender<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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6 months to 2 years<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Business Bridge Loans<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Typical\u00a0length:<\/span><\/b>\u00a06 months – 1 year<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Typical range:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0$250,000 – $5,000,000<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u00a0it’s\u00a0used for:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Business bridge loans tend to be short-term,\u00a0with some being paid back as quickly as 6 months as\u00a0they\u2019re\u00a0for immediate and time-sensitive needs.\u00a0When the amount is above $500,000, it could be called a commercial bridge loan. The most common uses include a deposit on a large real estate purchase, a bid on\u00a0a\u00a0business\u00a0acquisition, or\u00a0coverage for\u00a0any gap in cash flow that needs to be \u201cbridged\u201d quickly.\u00a0Business owners usually use business bridge loans\u00a0when they have a larger loan\u00a0already approved and waiting to be funded, which will\u00a0cover the full cost\u00a0of\u00a0their\u00a0investment. So,\u00a0the goal is usually to pay\u00a0bridge loans\u00a0back quickly\u00a0or over\u00a0a short\u00a0term.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Equipment\u00a0Financing<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Typical\u00a0length:<\/span><\/b>\u00a02 – 7 years<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Typical range:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>$50,000 – $500,000<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u00a0it’s\u00a0used for:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Equipment financing is paid back over a period long enough for the equipment to drive enough revenue to cover the\u00a0cost,\u00a0plus\u00a0interest.\u00a0So, terms\u00a0can range from 2 to 7 years. It is used to\u00a0purchase\u00a0or lease new and used equipment, machinery, and vehicles, and the equipment itself may be used\u00a0as\u00a0collateral,\u00a0making it easier for the borrower to get approved. It is not for repairs or upgrades,\u00a0only for\u00a0purchasing\u00a0and leasing.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Inventory\u00a0Financing<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Typical\u00a0length:<\/span><\/b>\u00a03 months to 1 year<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Typical range:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0$5,000 to $500,000<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u00a0it’s\u00a0used for:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Inventory financing is used to stock, replace, or chase inventory for a business and is normally paid back in less than a year. It is\u00a0most commonly used\u00a0to stock up before a busy season,\u00a0like the holidays for a retailer or a gift shop in a tourist town, or to chase inventory when demand is higher than expected and product availability is scarce. In situations where a natural disaster or a power outage occurs and ruins perishables, and an\u00a0emergency business loan\u00a0is not needed, inventory loans can\u00a0also\u00a0be used to replace and restock.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

SBA 7(a)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Typical\u00a0length:<\/span><\/b>\u00a05 years to 25 years<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Typical range:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0$50,000\u00a0– $5,000,000<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u00a0it’s\u00a0used for:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

SBA 7(a) loans are\u00a0some of the most flexible types of small business loans as they can be used for renovating a lobby,\u00a0purchasing\u00a0a competitor, advertising, hiring staff, and\u00a0just about any\u00a0other business purpose.\u00a0While most lenders will require the payment period\u00a0to be\u00a0between 5 and 10 years, the term can be extended to 25 years for\u00a0some\u00a0real estate purchases. The SBA has restrictions on paying the loan off early, also known as making\u00a0<\/span>curtailment payments<\/span><\/a>, and you may\u00a0be required\u00a0to\u00a0cover\u00a0a prepayment penalty\u00a0charge\u00a0if you want to clear the debt.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

SBA\u00a0Microloan<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Typical\u00a0length:<\/span><\/b>\u00a03 months to 7 years<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Typical\u00a0range:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0$5,000 to $50,000<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u00a0it’s\u00a0used for:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

SBA microloans are flexible financing that can be used for almost any small purchase up to $50,000. Because the amount borrowed is lower, the payback period can sometimes be shorter than the SBA 7(a). There is a\u00a0<\/span>maximum payback period of 7 years<\/span><\/a>\u00a0set by the SBA\u00a0for these loans.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The smaller amount borrowed makes it easier to pay\u00a0back,\u00a0but\u00a0make sure to pay attention to term requirements or prepayment penalties before signing the agreement.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Working\u00a0Capital\u00a0Loan<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Typical\u00a0length:<\/span><\/b>\u00a06 months to 2 years<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Typical range:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0$30,000 – $500,000<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u00a0it’s\u00a0used for:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Working capital loans<\/span><\/a>\u00a0are short-term business loans\u00a0that are\u00a0used to cover day-to-day and operational expenses when there is a gap in cash flow. The gap could be having funds tied up in a recent investment or large purchase, a delay in accounts receivable, or a short-term slump in sales.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If machinery needs repairs, working capital loans are the financing solution instead of equipment financing, and the same goes for upgrading software, covering payroll, and paying monthly expenses like utilities and rent. The shorter payback period\u00a0is common because the cash flow gaps the loan is designed to cover are usually short term as well.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The length of the business loan will depend on\u00a0multiple factors, including\u00a0any government requirements, the use of the financing, and how long the borrowing\u00a0company needs to extend the term in order for their cash flow to be able to cover payments.\u00a0If you have any questions about financing for your company,\u00a0<\/span>click here and fill out our no-risk and no-commitment\u00a0financing inquiry form<\/span><\/a>. A Funding Specialist will look at your information and come back with a financing solution that meets your business needs.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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National Funding does not provide tax,\u00a0legal\u00a0or accounting advice. This material has been prepared for informational purposes only. You should consult your own tax,\u00a0legal\u00a0and accounting advisors.<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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