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Arc vs Lendio

Capital marketplace vs Small-business loan marketplace: estimated rate as of today, time to cash, eligibility and what you give up — side by side.

Key differences

  • Approved members can compare the estimated rates as of today side by side.
  • Lendio is usually faster to fund (about 1 week vs about 2 weeks).
  • Lendio asks for a personal guarantee.

Side by side

ArcLendio
ProductCapital marketplaceSmall-business loan marketplace
Funding typeCapital marketplacesCapital marketplaces
Estimated rate as of todayRates shown to approved membersRates shown to approved members
Pricing sourceEstimated as of todayEstimated as of today
Time to cashAbout 2 weeksAbout 1 week
Typical sizeUp to about 40% of ARRUp to $500K
Term12–36 months3–60 months
RequirementsExisting revenueExisting revenue · Personal guarantee
RegionsUSUS
What they underwriteDepends on matched lenderDepends on matched lender
CollateralDepends on lenderDepends on lender
How you repayFixed monthlyFixed monthly
DilutionNoneNone

Arc

Routes founders to third-party lenders since 2024; finder's fee not public.

Lendio

Matches small businesses with SBA, online, and bank lenders.

Arc vs Lendio FAQ

What is the difference between Arc and Lendio?

Approved members can compare the estimated rates as of today side by side. Lendio is usually faster to fund (about 1 week vs about 2 weeks). Lendio asks for a personal guarantee.

Which is faster, Arc or Lendio?

Lendio usually funds in about 1 week; Arc takes about 2 weeks.

Which is cheaper for you?

The answer depends on your amount, term and revenue. The calculator prices both on the same basis — fees, warrants and dilution included.

Rates are estimates as of today, not a lender's quoted interest rate. Not an offer of credit, investment, legal or tax advice. B2B Agent may receive a referral fee when we introduce you to a provider; it never changes rankings or what we publish. Lenders: send your current terms so we can refresh the estimate, which also makes you eligible for the Transparent Pricing and Lowest Rate awards. Update your listing.