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Business Loan Prepayment Penalties: What Are They?

PixelsEffect/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Lenders charge business loan prepayment penalties when borrowers pay off a loan early.…

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How small businesses can survive tariffs, according to a supply chain expert

President Donald Trump has announced, rescinded, raised and adjusted dozens of tariffs over the first months of his presidency, leaving…

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The business owners embracing Trump’s tariffs

Tariff worries have been looming for small business owners across the United States, with import taxes promising price increases, shortages…

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Where To Find Business Grants

Key takeaways Grants are a great option for small businesses looking for financial support to start or expand their operations…

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SBA Loan Interest Rates 2024

kate_sept2004/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways SBA 7(a) loan rates range from 10.50 percent to 15.50 percent,…

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We Spoke To The Experts: How Could AI Affect Small Businesses?

Key takeaways AI can make it much easier to start a small business, though it offers its own challenges. Business…

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How to get a business loan with multiple owners

Bloom Productions/Getty Images Key takeaways Most business loans require all owners with at least a 20 percent ownership stake to…

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American Express® Business Line of Credit vs. Wells Fargo: Which Small Business Lender is Right for You?

Key takeaways American Express® Business Line of Credit and Wells Fargo both offer lines of credit to companies with strong…

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Important Business Tax Deadlines You Should Know For 2025

Don’t let important tax filing deadlines sneak up on you. While personal taxes are due on April 15, 2025, certain…

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Are Business Loans Harder to Get Than Personal Loans?

Key takeaways Small business loans are not hard to get from online lenders that tend to have more relaxed lending…

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