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This tool is designed to help you estimate the total cost of a small business loan, including interest, fees, and payoff timeline. Follow the steps below to generate a full loan summary and amortization schedule.
Begin by adjusting the loan amount and interest rate using the sliders or input boxes. You can specify:
Loan Amount ($) – From $1,000 to $1,000,000
Annual Interest Rate (%) – From 0.1% to 30%
Loan Term – Enter years and additional months for the full repayment period
Loan Issue Date – This defaults to today but can be changed
Origination Fee – Choose between a percentage (%) of the loan or a flat dollar amount ($)
Other Fees – Input any one-time fees like closing costs
Extra Monthly Payment (optional) – Add recurring extra payments to pay off the loan faster
Click the “Calculate Loan Details” button to see your results. The tool will display:
Estimated monthly payment
Total interest, principal, and fees paid
APR including fees
Payoff date and how much interest/time you save with extra payments
Scroll down to view:
A chart visualizing your loan repayment
A month-by-month amortization table
Use the “Download CSV” button to save the data or “Copy for Sheets” to paste it directly into Excel or Google Sheets.
Use this calculator to explore different loan scenarios and make informed borrowing decisions for your business.
Small business lending in 2025–2026 sits at a crossroads. Rising rates, tighter underwriting, and a booming fintech scene have simultaneously expanded choice and raised the bar for approval. This in‑depth guide distills market data, federal program updates, and lender insights so owners can confidently navigate today’s capital landscape.
Following the Federal Reserve’s aggressive hiking cycle in 2022–2023, the prime rate climbed to 7.5%—its highest mark since 2007 (US Credit Source). Three quarter‑point cuts in late 2024 provided modest relief, yet the average fixed APR on an SBA 7(a) loan stayed above 13% in early 2025 (Bankrate analysis). Forecasters at Wealthtender expect the fed‑funds target to drift toward 3% by 2026, potentially lowering business APRs into the single digits.
Period | Fed Funds Target% | Prime Rate% | Average SBA 7(a) APR% |
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Q42024 (Peak) | 5.25–5.50 | 8.50 | ≈13.5 |
Q2 2025 (Current) | 4.25–4.50 | 7.50 | ≈12.0 |
Projected Q42026 | 3.00–3.25 | 6.25 | ≈9.0 |
According to the Federal Reserve’s Senior Loan Officer survey, banks tightened small‑business standards for 13 straight quarters into Q4 2024 (Kansas City Fed). Meanwhile, loan demand turned positive for the first time since early 2022—driven by firms seeking cash to offset inflation. Yet only 41% of 2024 applicants received the full amount requested (Fed Small Business Report). Satisfaction gaps are stark: community‑bank borrowers report a 54% full‑approval rate, whereas online‑fintech applicants scored just 2% net satisfaction.
The SBA guaranteed $27.5 billion through 57,300 7(a) loans in FY 2023 (SBA stats). Program tweaks include:
CDC/504 debenture rates in late 2024 averaged 6.4% for 25‑year terms (CDC New England). A November 2024 rule expanded qualified refinancing, letting borrowers roll higher‑rate commercial debt into 504 structures with just 10% equity (GrowthCorp brief).
FY 2023 saw a record $86.4 million disbursed via 5,500 microloans, median size $16.5k (Congressional Report). Rates generally range 8–13% (Lendio guide), roughly half the cost of most credit‑cards yet accessible to startups.
Community banks, hungry for interest income, remain the best bet for sub‑10% capital—if your DSCR and collateral check out (BizJournals banking desk). Expect full financial packages: three years of tax returns, YTD statements, debt schedules, and personal net‑worth forms.
Digital platforms approve in as little as 24 hours, but pricing spans 15–40% APR; the convenience premium is steep (Canopy data). Embedded offers from Square Capital or Shopify Capital leverage point‑of‑sale data to underwrite sales‑based advances quicker than traditional scorecards.
Merchant Cash Advances carry factor rates from 1.1–1.5, translating to APRs north of 50% (FDIC study). Invoice factoring is cheaper (1–5% fee per invoice) but still erodes margin if used persistently.
Loan Type | Typical Amount | Cost / APR | Term | Primary Uses & Notes |
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Bank Term Loan | $50k–$5M+ | 6–11% | 1–10 yrs | Lowest rates; collateral required; 4–6 wk funding. |
SBA 7(a) | Up to $5M | ≈10–12% | Up to 25 yrs | Versatile; guaranty fees reinstated 2025. |
SBA 504 | Projects to $15M+ | 6–7 % fixed | 10–25 yrs | Real estate / equipment; 10% down. |
SBA Microloan | $500–$50k | 8–13% | Up to 7 yrs | Startups & underserved; includes mentoring. |
Bank LOC | $10k–$500k+ | 10–15% | Revolving | Cash‑flow buffer; interest on draws only. |
Fintech Term Loan | $5k–$500k | 15–40%+ | 3 mo–5 yrs | Fast funding; relaxed credit criteria. |
Fintech LOC | $5k–$250k | 15–50% incl. fees | Revolving (6–24mo) | Weekly payments common; high flexibility. |
Merchant Cash Advance | $5k–$200k | Factor 1.1–1.5 | 3–12mo | Easy approval; very high cost; daily ACH. |
Invoice Factoring | Up to 90% of invoice | 1–5% fee | 30–90days | Sell receivables; no new debt. |
Loan Scenario | Amount | APR | Term | Total Interest Paid |
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SBA 7(a) @12% | $300,000 | 12% | 15yrs | $424,000 |
Same loan after 0.25% rate drop | $300,000 | 11.75% | 15yrs | $415,800 |
A seemingly small 25‑basis‑point cut saves over $8,000 across the loan term.
Partnership models such as bank‑fintech collaborations blend digital speed with relationship banking. Meanwhile, the CFPB’s Section 1071 rule will expose lending patterns by July 2025, pressuring lenders to address approval gaps for underserved groups.
Open a modest business credit card first, then a $50k bank line of credit; demonstrate on‑time payments for 12 months before seeking a six‑figure term loan.
Use 504 refinancing to replace 9% commercial mortgages with a 6.4% debenture before rates fall further—locking in savings for two decades.
Women‑owned or veteran‑owned firms can tap mission‑driven CDFIs or niche fintechs that factor demographic criteria into approval—often at lower credit‑score thresholds.
The consensus among analysts at Morningstar Research is a “cautious rebound”: moderating inflation, gradual rate cuts, and pent‑up demand could lift loan volumes 8–10% year‑over‑year. Owners that maintain pristine books, diversify lender relationships, and pounce on lower rates will capture the best terms. Remember: cheaper money favors the prepared. Assemble documents now so you can refinance or expand the moment opportunity knocks.
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