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Lendio
Small business lending marketplace with an SBA loan payment calculator.
Key facts
- Website
- lendio.com
- Founded
- 2011
- Pricing
- Free for borrowers; Lendio earns referral fees from lenders
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About Lendio
Lendio is a small business lending marketplace with an SBA loan payment calculator. It's useful for buyers who are trying to understand what an acquisition might cost to finance. Instead of doing this manually, it gives an early estimate of loan payments and terms before moving into formal underwriting with a lender.
Key features
- Marketplace matching borrowers to multiple lenders
- SBA loan payment calculator
- ~15-minute online application process
- Assigned funding manager per borrower
- Wide range of loan types (lines of credit, term loans)
Pros & cons
Pros
- Free to use, no cost to compare multiple lenders
- Much faster application than traditional bank lending
Cons
- Lendio itself isn't the lender, so terms vary by partner
- Approval and rates depend on matched third-party lender
Reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lendio
What is Lendio?
Lendio is a small business lending marketplace with an SBA loan payment calculator.
Who is Lendio for?
It's useful for buyers who are trying to understand what an acquisition might cost to finance.
What category does Lendio fall under?
Lendio is listed under Tools as a financing and lending resource, aimed at buyers who need a first estimate of acquisition financing.
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