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Latest Funding Benchmarks
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The table lists each benchmark, its current value, and its change over 7 days.
| Benchmark | Rate | 7 days |
|---|---|---|
| Bank prime loan ratecached DPRIME · Common base rate for pricing many variable-rate business loans and credit lines. Source observation dated July 10, 2026. Retrieved July 15, 2026 1:45 pm. Source vintage July 13, 2026. | 6.75% | flat |
| Effective federal funds rate DFF · Overnight interbank rate published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Source observation dated July 13, 2026. Retrieved July 15, 2026 1:45 pm. Source vintage July 13, 2026. | 3.62% | down0.01 |
| Secured Overnight Financing Rate SOFR · Broad overnight financing benchmark based on U.S. Treasury repurchase transactions. Source observation dated July 14, 2026. Retrieved July 15, 2026 1:45 pm. Source vintage July 14, 2026. | 3.63% | up0.01 |
| 1-year Treasury yield DGS1 · One-year U.S. Treasury constant maturity market yield. Source observation dated July 13, 2026. Retrieved July 15, 2026 1:45 pm. Source vintage July 13, 2026. | 4.12% | up0.17 |
| 10-year Treasury yield DGS10 · Ten-year U.S. Treasury constant maturity market yield. Source observation dated July 13, 2026. Retrieved July 15, 2026 1:45 pm. Source vintage July 13, 2026. | 4.62% | up0.14 |
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Online term lender
Online term lender
★★★★★ 4.8 verified reviews
Loan range
$5K–$250K
$5K–$250K
Min. rate
29.9% APR
29.9% APR
Min. credit
625+
625+
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Fintech lender
Fintech lender
★★★★★ 4.8 verified reviews
Loan range
$6K–$250K
$6K–$250K
Min. rate
6.2% simple
6.2% simple
Min. credit
625+
625+
Funding speed
24 hours
24 hours
Term loans Fast approval
FC Funder C
Alternative lender
Alternative lender
★★★★★ 4.8 verified reviews
Loan range
$10K–$5M
$10K–$5M
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Factor rate
Factor rate
Min. credit
550+
550+
Funding speed
2–3 days
2–3 days
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Current 2026 programs & rates
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New 2026 program
SBA 7(a) Q1 2026 rate update — prime + 2.75% for loans over $50K
The SBA has released updated base rates for Q1 2026. Most 7(a) loans now carry a ceiling of prime + 2.75% for loans exceeding $50,000 with maturities over 7 years.
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Alternative lender rate index — Q1 2026 snapshot
Median APR across top 50 alternative lenders shifted in early 2026. Equipment financing rates and MCA factor rates show new movement heading into Q2…
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Grant alert
USDA Rural Business Development Grant — 2026 applications now open
Rural small businesses may apply for grants up to $500,000 for technical assistance, training, and working capital. New 2026 cycle opened February 1.
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Equipment financing
Equipment financing
How to finance equipment in 2026 without hurting cash flow
The right structure makes all the difference. Here’s what commercial banking experts recommend for equipment loans this year.
JR James Rourke
VP Commercial Lending · 5 min read
VP Commercial Lending · 5 min read
SBA programs
SBA programs
SBA 504 vs 7(a): which loan is right for your business in 2026?
A side-by-side breakdown of the two most popular SBA programs, who qualifies, and how 2026 rates compare.
ML Maria Lopes
SBA Lending Specialist · 7 min read
SBA Lending Specialist · 7 min read
Business growth
Business growth
5 funding strategies for small businesses in a 2026 rate environment
Savvy business owners in 2026 are using a mix of instruments to minimize their cost of capital.
TC Thomas Chen
Alt. Lending Strategist · 6 min read
Alt. Lending Strategist · 6 min read
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Retail business, Orlando FL