Funding comparison
Compare published guidelines for structure, timing, credit profile, and common uses. Final terms depend on underwriting and the specific offer.
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These ranges and timing estimates were retained from the legacy Now Biz Fund project. They are not offers or guarantees.
| Consideration | Working Capital | Business Term Loan |
|---|---|---|
| Range | $10K–$500K | $25K–$500K |
| Typical funding speed | 24–72 hours | 48–72 hours |
| FICO guideline | 520+ | 580+ |
| Often considered for | Smoothing payroll, inventory, or vendor timing | A defined project with a clear amount and payoff horizon |
| Structure | Shorter-duration capital structured around an operating cash-flow need | A lump sum repaid through scheduled installments over a set term |
The short version
Working-capital financing provides runway for near-term operating costs such as inventory, payroll, and supplier payments.
The short version
A business term loan provides one amount with a defined repayment schedule, making it easier to plan around a specific investment.
Decision guide
Working Capital and Business Term Loan solve different cash-flow problems. Start with the use of funds and the payment cadence the business can reliably support, then compare total payback, term, fees, collateral, and prepayment terms in writing. Pre-qualification is not an approval or a final offer.
Start a no-obligation reviewCommon questions
Working Capital has the faster published timing guideline here, but document readiness and underwriting determine actual timing.
Working Capital lists 520+; Business Term Loan lists 580+. These are guidelines, not approval guarantees, and other underwriting factors apply.
Request the total repayment, fees, payment frequency, term, prepayment treatment, and any collateral or guarantee requirements in writing. A rate or factor alone does not show the full cost.
Sometimes, if each product serves a distinct need and the combined payments remain affordable. Existing obligations affect underwriting, so disclose them before accepting an offer.