OnDeck Business Loan Review

OnDeck is a business financing offering by OnDeck, based in New York, NY. Founded in 2007, OnDeck offers access to small business loans in 47 states (and Washington, DC).

What are OnDeck’s rates?

OnDeck offers a fixed APR business financing product that ranges from 10.99% APR up to 99% APR.

Does OnDeck charge an origination fee?

Yes, OnDeck charges a loan origination fee of 2.5% to 4% of the business loan amount. OnDeck deducts the fee directly from your business loan amount before disbursing loan proceeds, so make sure you take this fee into account when deciding how much you need to borrow.

What limitations does OnDeck set on the purpose of the business loan?

OnDeck considers business loan applications for business purposes, such as:

• Equipment Purchase
• Inventory
• Lease Improvement
• New Location
• Product or Service Expansion
• Working capital

What types of small business loans does OnDeck offer?

Not all small business loans are made equal. The type of business loan you choose will determine the range of interest rates and terms you receive. OnDeck provides access to the following business loan types:

• Unsecured Term Business Loans

Does OnDeck charge a late fee?

Yes, OnDeck charges borrowers with a late payment fee of up to $25.

Does OnDeck charge prepayment fees?

No, OnDeck does not charge prepayment fees. This means you will not have to pay additional fees if you decide to pay the business loan off early.

How much can you borrow from OnDeck?

Business loan amounts start at $5,000 and go up to $500,000.

What is the maximum business loan term you can get with OnDeck?

OnDeck offers small business loans with terms ranging from 3 to 12 months. Having the option of longer terms allows borrowers to take on larger loan amounts while keeping monthly payments more affordable. However, the longer the term of your loan, the more interest you will pay.

What do you need to qualify for OnDeck Business Loan?

OnDeck Business Loan requires companies to be in business for at least 12 months. Businesses must have a minimum annual revenue of $100,000 to be considered.

Applicants with a credit score of at least 600 and up to 850 may be eligible for OnDeck Business Loan.

The Military Lending Act (32 C.F.R. § 232) prohibits lenders from charging service members more than 36% APR on credit extended to covered borrowers. Active duty service members and their covered dependents are eligible to apply for a loan via OnDeck Business Loan. Their rates fall within the limits of The Military Lending Act.

U.S. citizens are, of course, eligible for the services offered by OnDeck Business Loan. Permanent resident / green card holders are also eligible to apply.

To qualify, applicants may need to provide the following documentation:

• Proof of income
• Business formation documents
• Driver's license
• Government issued photo ID
• Proof of identity
• Proof of citizenship or residence permit

What is the estimated funding time for a business loan via OnDeck?

OnDeck can approve (or deny) a business loan application within 24 hours and fund small business loans within 1 business day of approval.

Does OnDeck Business Loan report your account activity to credit bureaus?

Yes, OnDeck Business Loan reports your account activity to the following credit reporting agencies:

• Equifax
• Experian

Making regular on-time payments to a creditor that reports to one or more credit bureaus will demonstrate your financial responsibility and may help improve your credit.