SBA & Government-Backed Loans
Long terms and lower rates through SBA (US) and CSBFP (Canada) lenders.
- Compare several lenders with one application
- No credit pull to see your options
- No fee to you, ever
At a glance
- Best for
- Established, profitable businesses that can wait a few weeks for the best rate.
- How it is repaid
- Long fixed terms. The trade-off is more paperwork and a slower approval.
How sba & government-backed loans works
Loans made by banks and lenders and partly guaranteed by government: the SBA in the United States and the Canada Small Business Financing Program in Canada. The guarantee lets lenders offer longer terms and lower rates.
What businesses use it for
- Buying real estate or a business
- Major equipment
- Long-term working capital
- Refinancing expensive debt
How repayment works
Long fixed terms. The trade-off is more paperwork and a slower approval.
Is it a fit?
Established, profitable businesses that can wait a few weeks for the best rate.
Are you a match?
Lender network minimums
Each lender sets its own criteria for sba & government-backed loans. These are the lowest minimums in our network. Close but not quite there? Apply anyway and we will tell you honestly what is possible.
*Best available terms from lenders in our network. Every lender sets its own criteria; approval, amount and funding time are decided by the lender and not guaranteed.
| Time in business | 1 year+ |
|---|---|
| Monthly bank deposits | $20,000+ |
| Credit score | 500+ |
| Bank account | Business |
| Fee to you | $0 |
| Credit pull to start | None |
How it works
Three steps from application to funding
Tell us what your business needs.
A few questions and your contact details. No documents and no credit pull yet.
One application. Many lenders.
Every lender looks for something different. We line you up against each one so you only talk to the ones likely to say yes.
Pick the offer. Get the money.
You choose. The lender approves and sends the money straight to your business account.
FAQ
SBA & Government-Backed Loans questions
Who is sba & government-backed loans for?
Established, profitable businesses that can wait a few weeks for the best rate.
How is sba & government-backed loans repaid?
Long fixed terms. The trade-off is more paperwork and a slower approval.
Does celerfunding.com lend the money?
No. We match you with independent lenders and funding companies. They approve, fund and set the terms.
Does it cost me anything?
No. We never charge you a fee. We are a broker, not a lender. Lenders may pay us a fee when you're funded; this may affect which offers you see.
Will applying hurt my credit?
Our intake does not pull your credit. Some lenders do a soft pull to pre-qualify you; a hard pull only happens if you choose to move forward with a specific lender, and they will tell you first.
By industry
Industries that use sba & government-backed loans
Medical & dental · Hotels & motels · Agriculture · Franchises · Daycare & child care · Self-storage facilities
Guides
Read before you apply
- Line of credit vs term loan: which one fits your business?
- Equipment financing vs leasing: own it, rent it, or something in between
- How fast can I get business funding? Realistic timelines by product
- Startup business funding: what actually works before you have a track record
- SBA 7(a) vs 504: which SBA loan fits your business?
- The Canada Small Business Financing Program, explained in depth
- My bank declined my business loan. What now?
- Business acquisition financing: how buyers fund the purchase of an existing business
- Funding a second or third location: what to sort out before you borrow
- Personal guarantees on business loans: what you are actually agreeing to
- SBA 504 loans explained: real estate and long-life equipment
- What is a UCC lien, and how does it affect your next funding application?
Other options
Other funding options
Working Capital
Cash for payroll, inventory and the slow months, so day-to-day never stalls.
Great for: Businesses with steady monthly deposits that need cash quickly.Learn more →Business Term Loans
A lump sum up front, repaid on a fixed schedule. Built for planned growth.
Great for: Established businesses with a clear plan for the money.Learn more →Business Line of Credit
Draw what you need, when you need it, and pay interest only on what you use.
Great for: Businesses that want flexible access to cash rather than one lump sum.Learn more →See your sba & government-backed loans options
Two minutes, no credit pull, no fee. We come back with real options from lenders that fit.