Build and strengthen credit with a Business Advantage Credit Line Cash Secured
Amount
Lines range from $1,000 to $50,000.1
Interest rate
Competitive interest rates
Terms
Revolving line of credit with annual renewal.3
Fees
Annual fee of $150, not charged for the first year.2 No cash advance fees.
Qualifications
Minimum 6 months in business under existing ownership. Bank of America checking or savings account required.
Revenue criteria
Minimum $50,000 in annualized revenue.
*Please see terms and conditions for rate, fee and other cost information, as well as an explanation of payment allocation. All terms may be subject to change.
Make the most of your line of credit
Optimize your cash flow
Our secured line of credit can be the right option to help bridge the gap between payables and receivables, temporarily fund fluctuating payroll or purchase seasonal inventory.3
Access funds when you need them
Get funds when and how you need through a Visa® card, online banking, convenience checks or by visiting a financial center.4
Graduate to an unsecured line of credit
To qualify, make on-time payments and have $50,000 in annual revenue and be in business for 2 years under existing ownership.5
Which loan is right for you?
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Security deposit required |
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No |
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Minimum years in business |
2 years |
6 months |
2 years |
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Minimum sales revenue |
$100,000 in prior year annual business revenue |
$50,000 in annualized revenue |
$100,000 in prior year annual business revenue |
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Receive funds |
When needed |
When needed |
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Interest is paid |
Only on the outstanding balance |
Only on the outstanding balance |
Only on the outstanding balance |
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Payments |
Monthly payments based on your balance |
Monthly payments based on your balance |
Fixed equal monthly payments based on your loan amount and term |
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Graduation path to unsecured option5 |
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N/A |
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2 years |
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6 months |
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2 years |
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$100,000 in prior year annual business revenue |
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$50,000 in annualized revenue |
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$100,000 in prior year annual business revenue |
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When needed |
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When needed |
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One-time lump sum |
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Only on the outstanding balance |
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Interest is paid Column 2 Content Row 6
Only on the outstanding balance |
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Interest is paid Column 3 Content Row 6
Only on the outstanding balance |
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Monthly payments based on your balance |
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Monthly payments based on your balance |
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Fixed equal monthly payments based on your loan amount and term |
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Graduation path to unsecured option5 Column 1 Content Row 8
N/A |
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N/A |
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