How Business Term Loans Can Work for You
When your business needs capital, it can be difficult to find the right financing option. Deciding between a short-term loan or something with a longer timeline is a major decision point when considering the best business loan for you. At National Funding, we have financing solutions in a range of business loan terms to help you get the exact loan your business needs for continued success.
Cover Employee Costs
- Hire new employees for the busy season
- Implement training and education with current employees to increase their sense of purpose
Meet Unexpected Expenses
- Pay for the cost of a sudden vendor invoice or increased tax bill
- Cover the cost of unexpected repairs to your business equipment
Fast Approval and Funding
- Business loans from alternative lenders like National Funding give you a better chance of approval
- We work hard to make a loan decision and fund your loan as fast as we can
Flexible Repayment Terms
- Our loan terms are customized to meet the needs of your business
- Choose from flexible repayment options to cover your cash flow needs throughout the year
How to Apply
Applying for a loan with National Funding is simple and easy. You can complete our short online application in minutes. We’ll contact you to discuss your business and discover what you need most from a business financing solution. A dedicated Loan Specialist can help you navigate your options to find the one that works best for your business. Get the best business loan terms with our customized approach to business lending.
How Do Small Business Loan Terms Work?
Easy Application Process
Get started applying for a fast and easy business loan with our short online application and 3 months of bank statements.
Helpful Loan Guidance
A Loan Specialist will contact you to help you choose the right business loan terms.
Quick Decision, Fast Funding
You could be approved, and funds deposited into your account, in as little as 24 hours. 1.
What Customers Are Saying
Craig Hart, President
Smyth Electrical Services
As the business entered a period of expansion, having the reliability of available cash was critical to alleviating the stresses that growth can cause. Being able to rely on National Funding’s small business loans was the peace of mind that helped the head of this small business rest easy.
How Business Term Loans Support Your Industry
Why National Funding?
We know finding the right business loan terms can be overwhelming. That’s why we focus on helping business owners like yourself get loans tailored to their needs. We’ve helped thousands of businesses over the past 20 years and are ready to help yours.
We Know Your Business
We have experience supporting all kinds of business owners.
Simple, Fast Application Process
No-cost, no-obligation application with funding as fast as 24 hours 1
A Trusted Lending Partner
Supporting 50,000 businesses nationwide with over $3 billion in funding
Dedicated Loan Specialists
Our Loan Specialists care about your success and guide you to the right loan to get the cash you need
High Approval Rates
Even if you’ve been turned down elsewhere, there’s still a great chance we can get you the business capital you need
Hassle-Free Payments
We provide fixed terms and set up simple, automatic payments
Business Loan Terms Resources
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Choosing a Business Loan
Get started on the right track with our step-by-step guide to business lending. This article can help you better understand what types of business loans are available. It will also give you the tools you need to choose a loan that’s right for you.

How do Daily Loan Repayments Work?
A daily loan repayment could be a good option for you to pay off your short-term business loan. This article explains how daily repayments work. See if daily repayments make sense for your business.

4 Myths About Short-Term Loans for Small Business Owners
Unlike long term business loans, short-term loans give you access to fast capital with a short repayment period. That allows you to get out of debt faster and get back to running your business. We bust 4 common myths about short-term loans in this post.
FAQ: Business Loan Terms
Want to know more about your options for loan terms? We put together our most frequently asked questions related to the terms of a business loan.
The terms of your business loan can vary greatly and there’s no one solution for every business. Many business owners who work with National Funding choose short-term loans for their businesses. A short-term loan usually lasts less than a year and gives you the chance to pay off your debt quickly.
You can apply for a term loan for your business through our simple online application. At National Funding, we know you have better things to do than spend time waiting for loan approval. We make our loan decisions quickly so you can get back to running your business.
Yes, there are loans available for business owners with bad credit. We offer business loans for bad credit with competitive business loan terms even if your credit isn’t perfect.
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(1) 24 hours:
Fast approvals and 24 hour funding subject to receipt of required documentation, underwriting guidelines, and processing time by your bank. Funds are deposited into your business checking account as soon as the next business day after approval and acceptance of terms.
(2) Early payoff discounts:
National Funding offers special opportunities for its customers to terminate contracts early and receive a discount in the process. Equipment Finance customers who pay off the total remaining balance early, at any point during the contract, will automatically receive a 6% discount off the total remaining balance. Working Capital customers who pay off the total remaining balance in full within the first 100 days of the contract will automatically receive a 7% discount off the total remaining balance. We do not currently offer a discount on our lease contracts. Customers must pay off the balance in full, be current, and in good standing to take advantage of the discount within the time parameters.
(3) Automatic payments:
Loan payments are withdrawn via Automatic Clearing House (ACH) Monday through Friday excluding bank holidays.
(4) Wide variety of payment options:
- Equipment Financing: payments are remitted monthly with terms of 2-5 years
- Working Capital Loan: payments can be remitted daily or weekly with terms of 4 months up to 24 months
(5) Potential Tax Savings:
The Section 179 Tax Deduction allows businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment and/or software purchased or financed during the tax year. Meaning, if you buy (or lease) a piece of qualifying equipment, you can deduct 100% of the purchase price from your gross income. You can secure the equipment, tools, and technology you need, while also taking advantage of significant tax deductions - up to $1,000,000. Consult your tax professional for more details.
(6) Guaranteed lowest payment:
Pursuant to the terms and conditions specified in these Rules and Restrictions of the Guaranteed Lowest Payment, National Funding guarantees to provide the lowest payment on equipment leased through National Funding, for lease terms from 24 to 60 months, or to pay $1000 towards qualifying executed leases. Lease payment comparisons must be based on a lease in excess of $10,000, for approved equipment, and with the same terms and conditions as those offered by National Funding within seven days that the National Funding terms are issued. To be eligible, customers must provide a competitive lease quote without contingencies, and vendor invoice, and in the name of the lessee within seven calendar days of the date National Funding issues its terms. Guarantee only valid on competitive equipment leases. Equipment finance agreements do not qualify.
In the event that the monthly lease payment amount from the competing lease company or bank is lower than the monthly payment that is being offered by National Funding for the same equipment and pursuant to the same terms, National Funding will verify the validity and accuracy of the competing leasing company’s or bank’s payment options, terms and the vendor quote. National Funding has the option, in its sole discretion, to either beat the competing leasing company’s or bank’s monthly payment rate, or pay $1000 to the lessee. The lessee must provide National Funding with the competing company’s or bank’s signed lease agreement with payment terms/options, and take delivery of the equipment. Payments will be made within 30 days, and lessee is responsible for any taxes.
The Guaranteed Lowest Payment is available to both new and established customers of National Funding. This offer is valid for new lease applications only. The Guaranteed Lowest Payment is not retroactive — a previously funded equipment lease with National Funding is not eligible for the Guaranteed Lowest Payment. Only non-contingent offers of lease terms and payment are eligible. Offers made to lessee that include subsidization by manufacturers and/or vendors will not be considered in comparing competing offers.
The Guaranteed Lowest Payment may be discontinued at any time without notice.
To participate in the Guaranteed Lowest Payment program, if you have a lease agreement and vendor quote which you believe will qualify for the program, contact your National Funding Lease Manager.
(7) Terms and Conditions apply:
This is not a guaranteed offer of credit. Loans subject to lender approval. Approval amount is based on eligibility determined by information obtained from Dun & Bradstreet. Actual eligibility may vary. Restrictions may apply. Application is subject to approval by the lender and is based on factors such as business type, time in business, annual sales, average bank balances, personal credit and other variables deemed relevant by the lender.