Key differences
- Approved members can compare the estimated rates as of today side by side.
- Live Oak Bank is usually faster to fund (about 6 weeks vs about 2 months).
Side by side
| SBA 7(a) loan | Live Oak Bank | |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Via participating banks | SBA & small-business loans |
| Funding type | SBA & small-business bank loans | SBA & small-business bank loans |
| Estimated rate as of today | Rates shown to approved members | Rates shown to approved members |
| Pricing source | Estimated as of today | Estimated as of today |
| Time to cash | About 2 months | About 6 weeks |
| Typical size | Up to $5M | Up to $5M |
| Term | 12–120 months | 12–120 months |
| Requirements | Existing revenue · Personal guarantee | Existing revenue · Personal guarantee |
| Regions | US | US |
| What they underwrite | Your cash flow & founders | Your cash flow & founders |
| Collateral | Business assets + personal guarantee | Business assets + personal guarantee |
| How you repay | Fixed monthly | Fixed monthly |
| Dilution | None | None |
SBA 7(a) loan
up to $5M, up to 10 years for working capital.
Live Oak Bank
Top SBA lender with a software and tech lending group.
SBA 7(a) loan vs Live Oak Bank FAQ
What is the difference between SBA 7(a) loan and Live Oak Bank?
Approved members can compare the estimated rates as of today side by side. Live Oak Bank is usually faster to fund (about 6 weeks vs about 2 months).
Which is faster, SBA 7(a) loan or Live Oak Bank?
Live Oak Bank usually funds in about 6 weeks; SBA 7(a) loan takes about 2 months.
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.
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