Note: The commercial mortgage rates displayed in this website should be used as a guideline and do not represent a commitment to lend. Commercial Loan Direct and CLD Financial, LLC are not liable for any commercial mortgage interest rate or data entry errors that might affect the displayed commercial loan rates.

 · Many short-term loans have fixed simple interest rates. This means that you will pay the same amount of interest and fees whether you pay off the loan early or on time. The interest rates on short-term loans can be very high. Most of the time, short-term loans are not secured by any collateral. However, there are important exceptions to this rule.

This article covers how commercial real estate loan rates work and the interest rates that different types of lenders charge, so you can be a more informed borrower. If you’ve been in business for 3+ years, plan on occupying at least 51% of the building, and have a credit score above 675, you may qualify for an SBA 7(a) loan with SmartBiz .

The best long-term business loans will provide the most flexible repayment terms possible, along with a reasonable interest rate. That means terms of at least five years or more, and APRs well under 30% – even if you have mediocre credit and a less than established business history.