Term loan versus line of credit
A defined investment and a recurring cash gap ask different questions. Choose the structure that fits how money is used and repaid.
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075Term loan versus line of creditA defined investment and a recurring cash gap ask different questions. Choose the structure that fits how money is used and repaid.✓ Knowledge key earnedU.S. & CanadaRead file 076Equipment leasing versus buyingCompare the full period of use and the ending ownership position. A lower monthly number is not a complete equipment decision.✓ Knowledge key earnedU.S. & CanadaRead file 077Factoring versus invoice financingBoth can bring invoice-related cash forward. Ownership, customer collections, risk, and the agreement distinguish the structures.✓ Knowledge key earnedU.S. & CanadaRead file 078Bank versus online business lenderCompare specific offers and processes. The channel alone cannot tell you the cost, approval likelihood, or quality of service.✓ Knowledge key earnedU.S. & CanadaRead file 079Secured versus unsecured business financingSecurity and guarantees are separate questions. An unsecured label does not automatically mean no personal exposure or contractual restrictions.✓ Knowledge key earnedU.S. & CanadaRead file 080Merchant cash advance versus business loanUnderstand the legal structure and cash mechanics before comparing the headline price. Both can create substantial repayment pressure.✓ Knowledge key earnedU.S. & CanadaRead file 081Fixed versus variable business loan ratesRate certainty and rate exposure are different benefits and risks. Compare the full structure over the period the business expects to borrow.✓ Knowledge key earnedU.S. & CanadaRead file 082Debt versus equity: compare the tradeoffsCompare cash obligations and ownership consequences side by side. The cheapest-looking capital today may produce a different outcome later.✓ Knowledge key earnedU.S. & CanadaRead file
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