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How QuickBooks can help you access small business funding faster

For a small business owner, some of the best opportunities, and biggest challenges, come down to cash flow. 45% of US small businesses reported cash flow problems, according to a recent Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Index survey. When you need lending to grow, invest, or cover expenses, the last thing you want is a slow, complicated loan process holding you back. 

But what if you could get the funding you need in a fraction of the time, with a fraction of the hassle? What if the solution was already part of a tool you use every single day?

QuickBooks customers can access fast and flexible funding through QuickBooks Capital, when it matters most. Your business’s financial data is the key. Whether you apply for QuickBooks Term Loan or QuickBooks Line of Credit,* it won’t impact your personal credit score. Your business credit may be affected when you apply.

You don’t need to fill out a big application for a loan through QuickBooks, because your business data that’s already in our system provides information to determine whether you are the right candidate for a loan.  Use your existing QuickBooks data to make the process simple, so you can focus on what you do best: running your business.  Because your data is already in QuickBooks, you have a head start on the application process. The decision is fast, and applying doesn’t impact your personal credit score, so you can feel confident to apply.1

Key Takeaways:

  • Fast funding: Forget waiting for weeks. Decisions in as fast as 30 seconds and funding as fast as 1–2 business days if approved. 
  • Easy application: Apply in minutes right inside QuickBooks, with no extra paperwork.2 92% of customers were delighted they could apply directly within QuickBooks.3
  • Transparent pricing: There are no origination fees or prepayment penalties, and no late fees. You pay only interest on your loan.4
  • Trusted partner: Built into QuickBooks, the platform you already use and trust. 
  • Funding options: Funding options include a Term Loan or Line of Credit

Loans that aren’t slow and stressful

When you're trying to manage your cash flow, you need a financial partner you can count on. Unfortunately, traditional financing is often a source of frustration and uncertainty for small business owners. The process can be a major roadblock:

  • Lengthy Processes: Some traditional lending institutions often have long, drawn-out application and approval timelines that can take weeks.
  • Complex Paperwork: You're often required to gather and submit a lot of documents, from cash flow projections and balance sheets to tax returns and business plans.
  • Uncertainty and Worry: The fear of rejection or discovering hidden fees can make the entire experience incredibly stressful.

These blockers could mean missing out on crucial opportunities for your business.

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QuickBooks Capital offered me a lifeline when I needed it the most, with my first ever business loan.
Lionell Ball, Inflect Digital

Real customer, paid for their time.

A faster, simpler way to get funded in QuickBooks

QuickBooks Capital is designed to solve these exact problems. It provides fast and easy access to funding that flexes with your business needs—all from within QuickBooks Online. When a new opportunity arises, you need to be able to act quickly and confidently. We’ve built our process around speed so you don’t have to wait.

Simple business funding with no hidden fees, no surprises

QuickBooks Term Loans offer a straightforward and efficient way for small businesses to secure funding.

Key takeaways about QuickBooks Term Loans:

  • Fast Approval: Decisions can be made in minutes, and funds are typically available within 1–2 business days.
  • Simple Application: The process is streamlined, requiring only your QuickBooks data, usually with no extra paperwork.
  • Flexible Funding: Loan amounts and terms vary by applicant; Term loans range from example range $1.5k–$250k, 6–24 months5.
  • Transparent Pricing: There are no origination fees or prepayment penalties. No late fees. Interest applies. 
  • Cash Flow Management: These loans can help bridge cash flow gaps and cover significant business expenses like equipment and payroll.

Additional funding to help fuel your business through QuickBooks

If you maintain a strong repayment history, you may be eligible to apply for additional funding. This streamlined process lets you apply for another loan with a decision in minutes, and without the need for extra paperwork or origination fees. You can expect to receive funds in as fast as 1-2 business days if approved. This means you can easily access more funds to cover significant business expenses like equipment and payroll, or bridge cash flow gaps.

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I really liked how simple the application process was, and how quickly we received an answer. I received funding the very next day.
Caralyn Valdeman, Integrated NW Construction, LLC

Real customer, paid for their time.

Flexible funds to help keep your business going strong

QuickBooks offers access to a flexible Line of Credit to help businesses manage their cash flow and seize opportunities. This funding option allows you to draw cash as needed, only paying interest on the amount you borrow.

Key takeaways about a QuickBooks Line of Credit:

  • Fast, flexible business funding: Quickly access a line of credit to support your goals2—you decide when and how to use it.
  • Apply in minutes: Fill out a simple application right in QuickBooks—no extra documents required3.
  • Always stay in control: Access what you need to run payroll, invest in new opportunities, or boost your cash flow.
  • See your cash in a snap: With funds typically deposited in just 1-2 business days2, you can focus on what’s next for your business.
  • Get a quick decision: Once you apply for funding, you’ll typically hear back within a few minutes.
  • Transparent: Draw when you need to; pay interest only on what you use, $1k to $100,000 credit limit for eligible applicants; availability varies.
  • Flexible funding options: Draw cash from your line of credit, or get an invoice advance on eligible unpaid invoices6.
  • No impact to your personal credit score: Applying won’t impact your personal credit score; your business credit may be affected when you apply.
  • Funds go straight to the bank: The money you borrow can be deposited into the account connected to QuickBooks—no forms or extra work.
  • No fees, no hassle: No origination fees, late fees, or prepayment penalties on your line of credit;13 interest applies.
  • Repayment is a breeze: Once you get funding, you can repay over 12 months. For invoice advances, funds are automatically applied to your loan balance when your customer pays the full invoice through QuickBooks Payments within the first 30 days7.

Find the right financing options for your business

The QuickBooks Capital Marketplace helps you find financing options that can meet your business needs by unlocking smart, diverse financing options from hand-picked QuickBooks partners. 

Key takeaways about the QuickBooks Capital Marketplace include:

  • Get funding from hand-picked partners: Access the funding you need from trusted QuickBooks Capital Marketplace partners, including Fundbox, BlueVine, OnDeck, iBusiness Funding, and BHG Financial.
  • Complete simple steps to get a decision: Apply from partner websites in simple steps and get a quick decision.
  • Start in QuickBooks: Pre-fill your info, then complete applications on partner sites. Terms, eligibility and timing vary by partner.
  • Access a wide variety of lending options from reputable lenders: Unlock a broad range of financing options including Line of Credit and Term Loan from reputable partners like Fundbox, BlueVine, and OnDeck.
  • Get the funding options right for your business: Let QuickBooks and our Marketplace partners help you navigate lending and provide personalized funding solutions just for you.
  • Fast funds with flexible terms to boost your cash flow: Get your funds fast with QuickBooks partners committed to providing flexible repayment and transparent terms.
  • Keep your business going strong: Get the right funding for your business from selected QuickBooks Marketplace partners to better manage cash flows.

An application that's actually easy

QuickBooks Capital removes the complexity from the loan application process, because your business data is already in QuickBooks.

  • Apply in minutes: You can apply right inside of QuickBooks without needing to track down extra paperwork. Because your data is already in QuickBooks, you have a head start on the application process.
  • Understandable application criteria: 97% of customers are satisfied with the ease of our application process.8
  • Check without personal credit score impact: Decision is powered by your QuickBooks data, and applying won't affect your personal credit score.
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Thanks to QuickBooks Capital, my business has flourished, and I highly recommend their loan services to any entrepreneur seeking financial assistance to fuel their growth.
Misael Garcia, Five Star Car Services

Real customer, paid for their time.

Know what you owe: No hidden fees

Transparency is at the core of what we do. You should feel confident and clear about your finances.

  • No Origination Fees: Unlike many other lenders, the price you see is what you get. Interest applies.
  • No prepayment penalties: Freedom to repay your funding early, save on interest, and reinvest your money where it matters most. Whether your business experiences a sudden cash flow boost or you secure new financing, you can pay off your balance at any time without extra costs or restrictions. 
  • No impact to personal credit score: Access the funding you need without affecting your personal financial standing.
  • Clear Terms: Loan terms are straightforward and easy to understand.

How QuickBooks Capital compares

See for yourself why getting a loan through QuickBooks is a better experience for small business owners.

Disclaimer: Based on internal process design and typical experiences, timelines vary by applicant and lender

Ready to seize your next opportunity?

Don’t let a slow and complicated loan process dictate the future of your business. Through QuickBooks, you have a trusted partner ready to provide access to the funding you need, right when you need it.

See what you’re eligible for and take the next step toward growing your business with confidence.

If you’re a QuickBooks Online customer already, you can try QuickBooks Capital today.  If you’re not a customer, you can learn more about QuickBooks Online here.

Disclaimers

*QBO subscription required 

*Product name, features, terms and conditions are subject to change.

*QuickBooks Term Loans (“Term Loan”) and QuickBooks Line of Credit (“Line of Credit”) loans are issued by WebBank.

*All screen images are simulated and are for illustration purposes only.

1Eligibility subject to change.

2Additional documentation may be requested if further verifications are needed.

3Based on a QuickBooks Capital-originated Term Loan survey, February 2025.

4Interest will apply. Rates vary and depend on applicant's credit profile and other factors.

5Loan amounts and terms may vary depending on applicant's credit profile and other factors; subject to final approval.

6Each invoice advance and each cash draw is a separate, closed-end term loan that has its own loan amount, interest rate, and payment terms.

7QuickBooks Payments required. This feature isn’t available for customer invoice payments made through GoPayment, Pay links, or QuickBooks Online Receive Payment experience. Interest waiver feature only applies to customer payment of exact loan amount, with no borrower prepayment. Your customer’s invoice payments will be automatically applied up to the outstanding loan amount.

8Decision times from Marketplace partners may vary. 

9Based on a QuickBooks Capital-originated Term Loan survey, February 2025

QuickBooks Capital is licensed as Intuit Financing Inc. (NMLS #1136148), a subsidiary of Intuit Inc.

QuickBooks Capital is licensed as Intuit Financing Inc. (NMLS #1136148), a subsidiary of Intuit Inc. Our service is limited to commercial or business loans only.

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