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Business Loans in Ontario

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Fourteen lenders in the Smarter Loans network lend to Ontario businesses, from $2,500 to $50 million, and one application reaches all fourteen. Term loans start at 7% APR, and three lenders offer sales-based advances. Thirteen consider owners with poor credit. Ontario businesses on our platform asked for about $85,700 on average in the first half of 2026. Rates checked August 2026.

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★★★★★ 4.6 (16)
Amount
$5K - $500K
Rate
Factor 1.1 - 1.5 See true cost ›
Terms
5 - 9 months
Min revenue
$15,000/mo
Time in business
6+ months
Best for Businesses with strong monthly sales that want repayment tied to revenue rather than a fixed schedule · Merchant cash advance
★★★★★ 5.0 (8)
Amount
$5K - $5M
Rate
From 9.99% APR
Terms
12 months
Min revenue
$20,000/mo
Time in business
12+ months
Best for Established businesses needing a large raise with flexible underwriting · Term loan · Also offers: merchant cash advance
★★★★★ 4.4 (7)
Amount
$5K - $500K
Rate
Factor 1.1 - 1.5 See true cost ›
Terms
2 - 24 months
Min revenue
$10,000/mo
Time in business
6+ months
Best for Businesses that want revenue-based funding priced as an APR rather than a factor rate · Merchant cash advance
★★★★★ 4.9 (11)
Amount
$10K - $1.5M
Rate
From 7.99% APR
Terms
3 - 24 months
Min revenue
$10,000/mo
Time in business
6+ months
Best for Businesses six months old that need a large term raise and want a line and an advance available too · Term loan · Also offers: line of credit, merchant cash advance
★★★★★ 4.6 (13)
Amount
$5K - $500K
Rate
From 9.99% APR
Terms
4 - 12 months
Min revenue
$10,000/mo
Time in business
6+ months
Best for Businesses six months old that want a term loan without a full year of history · Term loan · Also offers: merchant cash advance
★★★★★ 4.6 (10)
Amount
$10K - $300K
Rate
From 8.39% APR
Terms
3 - 24 months
Min revenue
$10,000/mo
Time in business
6+ months
Best for Newer businesses that want a straightforward term loan with total cost visible before committing · Term loan
★★★★★ 4.7 (18)
Amount
$5K - $500K
Rate
From 16% APR
Terms
6 - 24 months
Min revenue
$8,333/mo
Time in business
6+ months
Best for Businesses wanting term, revolving and revenue-based options under one roof from 6 months trading · Term loan · Also offers: line of credit, merchant cash advance
★★★★★ 4.6 (13)
Amount
$15K - $1M
Rate
From 8% APR
Terms
3 - 24 months
Min revenue
$15,000/mo
Time in business
6+ months
Best for Businesses on either side of the border that want up to $1,000,000 against a thin file · Term loan
★★★★★ 4.8 (10)
Amount
$5K - $800K
Rate
From 7.99% APR
Terms
6 - 24 months
Min revenue
$5,000/mo
Time in business
12+ months
Best for Established businesses with $5,000 a month in sales that want a term loan and a line of credit together · Term loan · Also offers: line of credit
★★★★★ 4.8 (6)
Amount
$5K - $50M
Rate
From 7% APR
Terms
5 - 96 months
Min revenue
$8,333/mo
Time in business
12+ months
Best for Established businesses seeking the lowest published rate or a very large raise · Term loan · Also offers: merchant cash advance
★★★★★ 4.8 (3)
Amount
$2.5K - $1M
Rate
From 7.5% APR
Terms
3 - 72 months
Min revenue
$10,000/mo
Time in business
6+ months
Best for Established businesses wanting a low rate with a long repayment runway · Term loan · Also offers: merchant cash advance
★★★★★ 4.6 (11)
Amount
$5K - $2M
Rate
From 7.99% APR
Terms
2 - 36 months
Min revenue
$20,000/mo
Time in business
3+ months
Best for Established businesses needing a large raise with short-term flexibility · Term loan · Also offers: merchant cash advance
★★★★★ 4.6 (11)
Amount
$5K - $300K
Rate
From 7.99% APR
Terms
3 - 12 months
Min revenue
$10,000/mo
Time in business
6+ months
Best for Established businesses wanting a short-cycle term loan at a low rate · Term loan · Also offers: merchant cash advance, invoice factoring
★★★★★ 5.0 (2)
Amount
$5K - $300K
Rate
Factor 1.1 - 1.5 See true cost ›
Terms
3 - 24 months
Min revenue
$5,000/mo
Time in business
3+ months
Best for Very new Ontario businesses that cannot yet meet a six-month trading requirement · Merchant cash advance

What do Ontario businesses ask for?

About $85,700 on average. That is from 192 Ontario business applications on our platform in the first half of 2026. More than half came from owners with no credit score on file, so lenders weigh revenue and time in business, not only a personal score.

Which fourteen lenders lend to Ontario businesses?

Eleven offer term loans or lines from 7% APR. Three offer sales-based advances, priced as a factor from 1.1 to 1.5. Together they lend from $2,500 to $50 million. Thirteen consider owners with poor credit. Our application reaches all fourteen at once.

What limits the price of an Ontario business loan?

It depends on the product. An advance is a purchase of future sales, not a loan at interest, so it is priced as a factor rather than an APR. When the borrower is a company rather than a person, federal rules exempt loans over $500,000 from the criminal interest rate. The same borrower can be charged up to 48% APR on a loan of more than $10,000, up to $500,000. Ask any lender for the total cost in dollars before you sign.

What does an Ontario business need to qualify?

Steady revenue and some history. Lenders want $5,000 to $20,000 a month in revenue and three to twelve months in business, depending on the lender. Recent business bank statements show both.

Every business lender we work with is on the business loans in Canada page.

Reviewed by Rafael Rositsan, Co-Founder and CEO, Smarter Loans, 4 October 2026. Lender terms checked August 2026. Platform figures cover applications from 1 January to 30 June 2026.

Common questions

How many lenders offer business loans in Ontario?

Fourteen lenders in our network lend to Ontario businesses, from $2,500 to $50 million.

How much do Ontario businesses borrow?

Ontario businesses asked for about $85,700 on average. Figures are from Smarter Loans applications, January to June 2026.

Do I need a good personal credit score for an Ontario business loan?

No. Thirteen of the fourteen lenders consider owners with poor credit, and more than half of Ontario applicants had no score on file. Figures are from Smarter Loans applications, January to June 2026.

How are sales-based advances priced in Ontario?

Three lenders offer advances priced as a factor from 1.1 to 1.5, a multiplier on the amount rather than an annual rate.

What revenue do I need for an Ontario business loan?

Lenders want $5,000 to $20,000 a month in revenue and three to twelve months in business.

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