Accessibility, affordable rates, and fast turnaround - On Deck is a smart option for a small business that needs capital to grow. When you compare the benefits of an On Deck loan to other financing options such as merchant cash advances, it's clear On Deck is the superior choice.
Benefits of On Deck Small Business Loans
On Deck Capital Small Business Loans vs Merchant Cash Advances
| CASH ADVANCES | |
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| A true business finance loan with a fixed interest rate and term | Not considered a loan. |
| For a $20,000 business loan, On Deck may charge you $21,800 - $24,000 over 6 months for a daily payment ranging from $169 - $186 (typically 50% less expensive than a cash advance) | For a $20,000 loan, cash advances will charge you $27,600 at a rate of 38 cents on the dollar (or even higher) over 6 months* for a daily payment of approximately $214 |
| No need to change credit card processor | Must change credit card processor |
| On Deck provides a fixed term loan collected through set daily payments using flexible payment methods. | Cash advances intercept your credit card receivables at the merchant processor and take a fixed percentage of your daily credit card volume until the advance is paid off. |
| On Deck reports your payment history to the credit agencies | There are no credit benefits to using a cash advance |
* Source: Business Week - How Merchant Cash Advances Work - January 9, 2009
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The Small Business Association (SBA) loan is ideally suited for small business owners with strong personal credit histories and well-organized financial and business planning systems. SBA loans are really bank loans, submitted to the SBA for guaranteed payment, allowing the bank to lend with reduced risk.
On Deck knows the true health of your business is not based on just a credit score. That's why our technology focuses on the cash flow of your business instead of just credit scores. This means we can approve many businesses that may have been denied by their bank.
| Feature | SBA Loan | On Deck Business Finance Loan |
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| Customer Target: | Business owners with:
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| Average Application Time | 2-3 months | Decisions in as fast as 1 business day; funding in as fast as 2 business days |
| Average Term | 60 months | 12 months |
| Payment Structure | Monthly and manual | Daily and automated |
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