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Short-Term Business Funding

Capital for time-sensitive business needs where speed, flexibility and a shorter financing horizon may be important.

What Is Short-Term Business Financing?

Short-term business financing generally provides a specific amount of capital repaid over a relatively short period. These products can differ significantly from longer-term loans in payment frequency, rates, fees and total financing costs.

Potential Uses

  • Inventory purchases
  • Seasonal expenses
  • Payroll
  • Emergency repairs
  • Materials and vendor payments
  • Temporary cash-flow gaps
  • New contracts and time-sensitive opportunities

When Might It Make Sense?

Short-term financing may fit a seasonal inventory need, unexpected business expense, new contract, temporary cash-flow gap or time-sensitive opportunity. The key question is whether the expected business benefit justifies the total financing cost.

What Providers May Consider

Revenue, cash flow, time in business, banking activity, credit, industry, existing obligations, requested amount and use of funds may be evaluated.

Important Things to Consider

Short-term products can carry higher financing costs or more frequent payments than some longer-term products. Review the amount received, total repayment, rate or financing cost, APR when applicable, fees, payment amount and frequency, term, prepayment and late-payment provisions, guarantees and collateral.

Frequently Asked Questions

How short is a short-term business loan?

There is no universal definition. Repayment periods vary by provider and product.

Are short-term business loans more expensive?

They can be. Rates, fees, payment frequency and total costs vary significantly, so compare the complete cost of an offer.

How quickly can funding occur?

Timelines vary. Some providers offer streamlined processing, but Clear Water does not guarantee approval or a specific funding time.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re ready to move forward, apply directly with one of our lending partners.

Apply Directly With a Lender

You will leave Clear Water Funding Source and continue your application on a third-party lender website.

Prefer to Talk About Different Funding Options?

If you’d rather tell us about your business first, fill out our short funding request and Clear Water Funding Source can help you explore potential options.

See My Funding Options

Important: Clear Water Funding Source is not a bank or direct lender. We connect businesses with independent third-party lenders and funding providers. Financing is subject to provider approval, eligibility requirements, rates, fees and applicable terms. Submission of a funding request does not guarantee approval or an offer of financing.