Unsecured business loans require no collateral, no UCC lien on equipment, and no mortgage on real estate. Lenders approve based on your company's revenue, credit score, time in business, and bank statements. Because risk is higher for the lender, unsecured loan terms typically carry shorter durations and higher cost-of-capital than secured products, but the trade-off for La Mirada businesses is faster underwriting and no asset exposure. Approval timelines usually run from a few days to about two weeks, depending on the lender and how quickly you can supply bank statements and basic financials. Because nothing is pledged as security, a personal guarantee is still standard even though no specific asset is at risk if the loan defaults.
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