Loans
A loan in terms of small business finance is a sum of money advanced to a business that must be repaid, with interest at some point in the future. The lender must bear the risk that the borrower may not repay the loan. The interest rate charged is the price for that risk. A loan is money, classified as debt, for temporary use.
A business has to apply for a loan through some lending organization. A lending organization might be a commercial bank, credit union, or other lending organization like a thrift institution or an alternative source of loans for businesses. Loans may also be guaranteed by the Small Business Administration which usually makes them easier to obtain.