Funding products

The right capital, structured for your situation

Seven proven funding solutions from $5,000 to $5,000,000. Compare them below, or let an advisor recommend the best fit at no cost.

Business Line of Credit

Best for: managing cash-flow swings, recurring expenses, and seizing opportunities on demand.

A revolving credit line you can draw from whenever you need it, up to your approved limit. You only pay interest on the funds you actually use, and as you repay, your available credit replenishes — making it the most flexible tool in our lineup.

Amounts: $5K – $250K Terms: Revolving, 6–24 mo draws Funding: Same / next day
  • Draw only what you need, when you need it
  • Interest charged on used balance only
  • Replenishes as you repay
  • No collateral required
Learn more about lines of credit

Short-Term Loans

Best for: bridging a temporary gap, covering payroll, or funding a defined near-term project.

A lump sum delivered fast and repaid over 3 to 18 months with predictable daily or weekly payments. When you need capital quickly and have a clear plan to repay it, a short-term loan is straightforward and dependable.

Amounts: $5K – $500K Terms: 3 – 18 months Funding: Same / next day
  • Fast lump-sum funding
  • Fixed, predictable payments
  • No prepayment penalties
  • Builds history toward larger amounts
Learn more about short-term loans

Long-Term Loans

Best for: major growth initiatives, expansion, acquisitions, or refinancing higher-cost debt.

Larger amounts repaid over two to five years with comfortable monthly payments and competitive rates. When you're investing in the long-term future of your business, this structure keeps payments manageable while you grow into the capital.

Amounts: $25K – $1M Terms: 2 – 5 years Funding: 2 – 5 business days
  • Lower monthly payments over longer terms
  • Competitive fixed rates
  • Ideal for expansion & acquisitions
  • Consolidate higher-cost debt
Learn more about long-term loans

Invoice Factoring

Best for: B2B businesses with long payment terms — trucking, staffing, manufacturing, wholesale.

Sell your unpaid invoices to Northwind and receive up to 90% of their value immediately. We collect from your customer, then forward the remainder less a small factoring fee. Stop letting net-30/60/90 terms strangle your cash flow.

Advance: Up to 90% of invoice Terms: Per invoice, ongoing Funding: 24 – 48 hours
  • Advance up to 90% of invoice value
  • Approval based on your customers' credit
  • Scales automatically with your sales
  • Optional collections handling
Learn more about invoice factoring

Equipment Financing

Best for: buying machinery, vehicles, computers, or any income-producing equipment.

Finance up to 100% of the cost of new or used equipment, using the equipment itself as collateral. This preserves your working capital and cash reserves while you put the new asset straight to work generating revenue.

Amounts: $10K – $1M Terms: 1 – 6 years Funding: 1 – 3 business days
  • Up to 100% financing available
  • Equipment serves as collateral
  • Preserves working capital
  • Potential tax advantages
Learn more about equipment financing

Merchant Cash Advance

Best for: retail, restaurants, and seasonal businesses with strong daily card sales.

Receive an advance against your future credit- and debit-card sales, then repay automatically as a small fixed percentage of each day's revenue. Payments flex with your cash flow — lighter on slow days, never a fixed bill you can't meet.

Amounts: $5K – $500K Terms: % of daily card sales Funding: Same / next day
  • Repayment flexes with daily revenue
  • Fastest approval of any product
  • Minimal documentation
  • Works with lower credit scores
Learn more about merchant cash advances

SBA Loans

Best for: established, creditworthy businesses seeking the lowest rates and longest terms.

Government-backed loans offering some of the most affordable financing available, with terms up to 25 years. The application is more involved, but our dedicated SBA specialists handle the paperwork and guide you through every step to approval.

Amounts: $50K – $5M Terms: Up to 25 years Funding: 2 – 6 weeks
  • Lowest rates of any product
  • Longest repayment terms
  • Dedicated SBA specialist
  • Ideal for real estate & major growth
Learn more about SBA loans

At a glance

Compare funding products side by side

A quick reference to help you narrow down the right fit before you talk to an advisor.

ProductAmount RangeTypical TermSpeed to FundBest For
Line of Credit$5K – $250KRevolvingSame / next dayFlexible, on-demand cash flow
Short-Term Loan$5K – $500K3 – 18 monthsSame / next dayBridging gaps, quick projects
Long-Term Loan$25K – $1M2 – 5 years2 – 5 daysExpansion & acquisitions
Invoice FactoringUp to 90% of invoicesPer invoice24 – 48 hoursB2B with long payment terms
Equipment Financing$10K – $1M1 – 6 years1 – 3 daysMachinery, vehicles, tech
Merchant Cash Advance$5K – $500K% of card salesSame / next dayHigh daily card volume
SBA Loan$50K – $5MUp to 25 years2 – 6 weeksLowest rates, long terms

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Total of payments$115,244.40
Total interest / cost$15,244.40
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Simple by design

However you fund, the process is the same

1

Apply & Submit

Five-minute online application. No hard credit check to see your options.

2

Underwrite & Approve

A decision in 24–48 hours, with an advisor matching you to the right product.

3

Sign & Fund

E-sign transparent terms and receive funds the same or next business day.

Steady capital. Solid partners.

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