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October 15, 2025

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Amy Orr

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Jenna West

Business Loans for Retail Stores in Canada

If you own a retail stores and could benefit from additional financing. Consider a business loan that you could utilize for a retail store in Canada through Smarter Loans. With no more than a short online application that can be taken care of easily and entirely online, you’ll be able to acquire financing for your retail store.

The one requirement that can’t be bypassed is that your retail stores must have been in business for at least 6 months and have generated at least $5000 in monthly revenue in order to qualify for a business loan. If you meet the requirements, don’t hesitate and scroll down to access a directory below that includes the best business loan providers in Canada. Make equipment upgrades, renovations, finance a new building, pay for staffing, marketing, inventory or something else through a business loan for retail stores in Canada.

Click “apply now” when you’ve found a suitable match for your needs and fill out a quick survey before you get approved and processed for your business loan. However, if researching providers right now proves to be too time consuming, an easy alternative is to apply with Smarter Loans and we’ll pair you up with compatible business loan providers from Canada.

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AMOUNT
$5K - $500k
INTEREST RATE
Varies
TERMS
5 -9 Months
AMOUNT
$5K - $1M
INTEREST RATE
5 to 25%
TERMS
6 to 48 months
AMOUNT
$10K - $1.5M
INTEREST RATE
From 7.99%
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3 - 24 Months
AMOUNT
$5K - $500K
INTEREST RATE
Varies
TERMS
4 - 12 Months
AMOUNT
$10,000 - $300K
INTEREST RATE
From 8.39%
TERMS
3 - 24 Months
AMOUNT
$5K - $300K
INTEREST RATE
From 7.99%
TERMS
Fixed, 4 - 18 Months
AMOUNT
$5K - $800K
INTEREST RATE
From 7.99%
TERMS
6 - 24 Months
AMOUNT
$15K - $1M
INTEREST RATE
From 8%
TERMS
3 - 24 Months
AMOUNT
$5K - $500K
INTEREST RATE
From 9.99%
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2 - 24 Months
AMOUNT
$5K - $500K
INTEREST RATE
From 7.99%
TERMS
6 - 24 Months
AMOUNT
$5,000 - $5 Million
INTEREST RATE
Varies
TERMS
12 months
AMOUNT
$5K - $50M
INTEREST RATE
From 7%
TERMS
5 - 96 Months
AMOUNT
$2.5K - $1M
INTEREST RATE
From 7.5%
TERMS
3 - 72 Months
AMOUNT
$5K - $2M
INTEREST RATE
From 7.99%
TERMS
2 - 36 Months
AMOUNT
$1,000 - $1.5M
INTEREST RATE
From 2% per Month
TERMS
1 - 12 Months
AMOUNT
$5K - $300K
INTEREST RATE
From 7.99%
TERMS
3 - 12 Months
AMOUNT
$250 - $1M
INTEREST RATE
From 10%
TERMS
3 - 60 Months
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Types of Retail Business Loans


Retail Working Capital

Merchant Cash Advances

Retail Term Loans

Retail Lines of Credit

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Retail Equipment Loans

Canada Small Business Financing Program Loans

The Canada Small Business Financing Program

Main Sources of Retail Store Loans in Canada


Expert Review & Editorial Standards

This page was researched, written, and reviewed by financial professionals with expertise in Canadian lending regulations. All information is regularly updated to reflect current rates, terms, and regulatory changes.

Jenna West
Reviewed By

Jenna West

Financial Writer & Content Director

Jenna has covered the Canadian FinTech and consumer lending industry since 2017. She specializes in regulatory updates, consumer protection, and helping Canadians navigate complex financial products.

  • 8+ years analyzing Canadian consumer lending
  • Monitors FCAC and provincial regulatory changes
  • Specializes in personal loans and alternative lending
Amy Orr
Written By

Amy Orr

Financial Content Specialist

Amy is a financial writer with 10+ years covering Canadian, U.S., and U.K. financial markets. She holds a Masters in Finance from the University of Edinburgh Business School and formerly worked in the hedge fund sector.

  • Masters in Finance, University of Edinburgh
  • Former hedge fund professional
  • Published in major financial publications

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Last Updated: October 15, 2025 | Next Review: Ongoing monitoring

Awesome G. profile pictureAwesome G.
04:46 26 Feb 25
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Pat M. profile picturePat M.
03:10 26 Feb 25
Good place to get a loan
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02:07 26 Feb 25
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Dan Bott (. profile pictureDan Bott (.
01:41 26 Feb 25
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joel K. profile picturejoel K.
22:59 25 Feb 25
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Nate C. profile pictureNate C.
13:22 27 Oct 24
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Vincent J. profile pictureVincent J.
07:08 23 Oct 24
Good place for borrowing a bit of money 😁
Kels H. profile pictureKels H.
06:41 23 Oct 24
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Tara H. profile pictureTara H.
16:23 16 Oct 24
From beginning to end, my experience was great! Very professional and personable agents. They only asked questions that were needed for the loan and payments were extremely reasonable. Would recommend to anyone who needs emergency funds.
A S. profile pictureA S.
19:43 11 Oct 24
“ Thank you SO very much! My situation was tricky and you guys made the whole process so effortless. The way you guys handle the whole process so discreetly. That truly speaks to how well your office is run and the caliber of specialists who handled the processing of my entire loan!”

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