Small Business Line of Credit

What is a business line of credit?

A business line of credit is a revolving loan that allows access to a fixed amount of capital, which can be used when needed to meet short-term business needs. A business line of credit is the best financing option when you need extra working capital to cover recurring business expenses or bridge cash flow gaps. With ongoing access to funds, you have the flexibility to withdraw only what you need, when you need it—and pay for only what you use. So, you’ll be prepared for whatever challenges and opportunities come your way.

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How a Piana Capital Line of Credit Works

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Business Line of Credit vs. Business Credit Card

A line of credit is a revolving loan that provides a fixed amount of working capital that can be accessed as needed. All or part of the credit line can be accessed at any given time up to the fixed limit, repaid, and used again. Interest is only paid on the amount of credit used. A business credit card is also a very popular and flexible financing and purchasing tool for those times when business owners need quick access to cash.

While business credit cards are similar to business lines of credit and are both used by small business owners on a regular basis, there are some purchases or payments that can’t be made with a business credit card. For example, you may not be able to make certain payments including your property lease, payroll, and invoices from vendors; but you can use the funds from your business line of credit. Additionally, while some business credit cards come with lower credit limits, an Piana Capital business line of credit is between $10,000 and $500,000.

Secured vs. Unsecured Business Lines of Credit

There are different types of loans for different types of business needs. One type of lending common for small business is asset-based lending. Asset-based lending can be any lending product that uses an asset as collateral for the loan, or in this case, a line of credit. In the event the borrower defaults on the loan, the lender can take possession of the asset. Assets can include things like real estate, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, or cash accounts. These assets can be pledged as collateral to back new loans, and whether they are used as collateral determines whether the loan or line of credit is “secured” or “unsecured”.

A secured business line of credit requires a business to pledge assets as collateral to secure the line. Since a line of credit is a short-term liability, lenders typically ask for short-term assets, such as accounts receivable or inventory. If the borrower is unable to repay the line, the lender may proceed to assume possession of the collateral and sell the asset in order to pay off the balance.

An unsecured business line of credit does not require a business to pledge assets as collateral to secure the line. Unsecured lines of credit typically require the business owner to have a strong credit profile and credit score, along with a positive business track record to qualify. In general, unsecured lines of credit have slightly higher interest rates and line sizes are relatively smaller.