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Getting a business loan in Calgary can be a long and tedious process. Although banks and credit unions in the area offer business loans, these traditional institutions tend to move slowly, and have strict requirements for business loan approval. So unless you meet very specific criteria and have a lot of time to spare, they can’t do much for your business.
Fortunately, because the online financial market has grown so significantly in the past few years, there are a number of online business loans now available to Calgary businesses, from reputable alternative lenders. At Smarter Loans, you can discover all such options in one place. These lenders offer flexible terms and competitive interest rates, making them a good business loan option even for those who might be approved to borrow from their local bank. No matter what you need money for – to purchase equipment, to expand, for real estate,
At Smarter Loans, we have researched the marketplace to find you the best business loan providers in Calgary, and you can see all their offerings and requirements before applying online. Just take a look at the table below to find the right loan and lender for you. It’s then a matter of a few simple clicks to fill in an online application form to get your business the help it needs.
You can also pre apply with us, and let us connect you with the best business loan provider for your circumstances in Calgary.
And for more on business loans, how they work, business credit scores, and other sources of business funding, read the page below.
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Amy Orr is a professional writer and editor with over 10 years of experience in the Canadian, U.S. and U.K. financial markets. She has written for numerous publications on topics as diverse as economic literacy, corporate finance, and technical analysis of numerical data. Prior to transitioning to full-time writing, she worked in the hedge fund sector. Her academic background is astrophysics, and she has a Masters in Finance from the University of Edinburgh Business School.
Jenna West is Smarter Loans' in-house financial writer and content director. She has been covering the Canadian FinTech and finance industry since 2017, including financial trends analysis, industry surveys, regulatory updates and changes in Canadian consumer behaviour when it comes to finance.
