Loans: Tips to Get a Good Deal

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Annual Percentage Rate (APR), not just the monthly payment.

Small Business Loans: Your best financing option may be a small business loan from a bank instead of borrowing through either a credit card (which can be expensive) or a home equity line of credit (which would put your home at risk if you have problems paying back the loan). Start by preparing or updating your business plan — a summary of your company's goals, needs and financial projections.

Source: FDIC