Small business loans and credit for service businesses

Service businesses wait on client payments, so a credit line or short loan covers payroll between invoices. QuickBooks Capital charges no fees, with rates from 13.49% APR, and you apply inside QuickBooks with a $50K revenue bar. It is only for QuickBooks Online users; Lendio shops one form to 75+ lenders, though expect sales calls.

Top picks for service businesses

  1. 1. QuickBooks CapitalLoans and a credit line for QuickBooks Online users, no feesFrom 13.49% APR, no feesFit 78
  2. 2. LendioMarketplace that shops your application to 75+ lendersFree to applyFit 75
  3. 3. Bluevine Line of CreditCredit line up to $250K with rates from 7.8%Rates from 7.8%Fit 75

All 12 loans & credit tools, ranked for service businesses

ToolStarts at
QuickBooks CapitalIntuitFit 78From 13.49% APR, no fees
LendioLendioFit 75Free to apply
Bluevine Line of CreditBluevineFit 75Rates from 7.8%
OnDeckOnDeckFit 72Avg 53.2% APR
Square LoansBlockFit 70Flat fee, no interest
Headway CapitalHeadway CapitalFit 70Interest + 2% draw fee
KapitusKapitusFit 70Rates from 6.2%
National FundingNational FundingFit 68Rates by quote
Fora FinancialFora FinancialFit 65Factor rates from 1.13
CrediblyCrediblyFit 65Factor rates from 1.11
Stripe CapitalStripeFit 60Flat fee, no interest
Shopify CapitalShopifyFit 10Flat fee, no interest

Loans & credit for service businesses: questions

Which ones have a free plan?

Of the 7 that fit service businesses best, Lendio has a free plan. Check its limits on the tool page; most cap users, volume or features.

How are these ranked?

Each tool has a fit score from 0 to 100 for service businesses, based on what it is built for and who its features serve. We list tools scoring 70 or more as strong fits, then break ties by the monthly price for a team of six. Partner links never change the order. How we calculate prices.

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