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UPDATED 07/04/2025

        Financing & Cash flow are the biggest issues facing businesses today

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UNDERSTANDING BUSINESS FINANCING LOANS IN CANADA  

 
Money won’t create success – the freedom to make it will ‘ - Nelson Mandela

Does your business financing and cash flow funding search resemble that old proverb about the bad ballerina?

For those who don't know, it goes as follows: "A bad ballerina blames the hem of her skirt." The meaning? Simply that a good ballerina can dance in anything.

So your business should be able to acquire the right type of commercial loans you need in any circumstance—no excuses! Let's dig in.

At 7 Park Avenue Financial, we know that business financing is needed for various aspects of a business—that might mean startup costs, financing the purchase of new assets or technology, or accessing term loans and lines of credit for short-term operating cash flows or longer-term investments in the business. It's all about those cash flow statements!

Small business financing loans may or may not have to come from your bank—they might even come internally through better asset management. We'll explain later.

Properly structured business loans are an alternative to equity financing—owners don't want to give up equity earlier than needed, given that equity financing is always more expensive than debt financing for a growing company.

Canadian business owners and financial managers are looking for real alternatives to financing for cash flows, profits, and growth. Companies looking for SME commercial finance solutions, including start-ups, are almost always experiencing some level of financial stress, sometimes more extreme than others.

Uncommon Takes on Business Cash Flow Funding 

1. The Emotional Leverage Factor: Most business owners don't realize that cash flow stress affects decision-making quality by up to 40%. When you're constantly worried about meeting payroll, you make conservative choices that limit growth potential.

2. The Relationship Preservation Angle: Cash flow funding actually strengthens customer relationships because you're not pressuring clients for early payment. This counterintuitive approach often leads to larger orders and better terms.

Business Loans with Low Interest Rates 

Is it possible to get working capital, operating credit lines, and other funding sources from other financial institutions and commercial financing companies outside Canadian chartered banks?

Our answer is a resounding "yes!"

Canadian chartered banks offer term loans and revolving credit facilities based on both the overall assets financed—i.e., receivables and inventory—however, there is a significant emphasis placed on the balance sheet and income statement ratios, covenants, external collateral, and personal guarantees.

Get past those, and you'll have a solid funding plan in place—given that interest rates in Canada are generally low. Entrepreneurs can use the BDC simple business loan calculator to assess the impact of rates and payments.

But is the bank the only way to fund your business?

Absolutely not! Credit lines are available from what are typically called non-traditional sources, but the reality is that in the current environment, non-traditional financing is fast becoming "traditional."

Working capital and business credit lines can also come from asset-based lines of credit. In some cases where just receivables are involved, factoring or receivable discounting becomes a business's main cash flow and working capital source.

At a minimum, we recommend you explore non-bank financing by working with a trusted, credible, and experienced business financing firm that can deliver the capital sources you need.

What Type of Business Financing Loans Work for Your Company/Industry?

Naturally, you can supplement working capital with a variety of long-term business funding loans and options, which include understanding the differences between secured and unsecured business loans.

 Alternative Business Financing Options 

Equipment Financing & Leasing Options: Lease financing—technology purchase and business equipment purchase needs—acquiring new equipment and technology financing for business needs is easy to achieve via prompt credit approval.

Sale Leasebacks

Short-term Working Capital Loans: Small business financing companies offer short-term loans based on your historical and present sales volumes—loans are typically 15-20% of your annual sales volumes. This type of small business loan financing helps the financial health of companies when traditional bank loans are not an option. Companies will pay interest at higher market rates, but financing is very accessible for your short-term business purposes. These short term loans are sometimes positioned as a "merchant cash advance" -  versus more traditional business loans.

SR&ED Tax Credit Financing: Start-up business loans in Canada have many companies investing in R&D—use SRED loans to recover your refundable tax credits early rather than waiting for the refund.

Business Credit Cards/Online Banking Loans: Via merchant cash advances for businesses/small business working capital loans.

Recurring Revenue Financing/SaaS Financing: Financing for tech companies—companies in the tech space can take advantage of creative venture debt solutions to monetize their client contracts and provide cash flow to fuel growth and valuation.

Invoice Factoring for Small Businesses

Small Business Loans for Startups

Small businesses looking to access business capital can be helped by the CSBF government loan program, which provides business financing for amounts up to $1.1 million for asset purchases.

Recent changes in 2022 to the  government loan program included new categories of financing, including working capital and lines of credit. Talk to the 7 Park Avenue Financial team about how we help clients with the application process.

Government Guaranteed Business Loans (The CSBFL): Canada's Small Business Financing Program is a business loan structured as a term loan. It is used by thousands of businesses every year to fund key asset needs such as equipment, leasehold improvements, technology needs such as computers and software, and even real estate.

No external collateral is required, and the personal guarantee required by the government is limited. Business owners/borrowers should be prepared to demonstrate good personal credit scores, as that is a condition of loan approval.

The loan amount for the program is $1.1 million.

Talk to the 7 Park Avenue Financial team about meeting the eligibility requirements for the program, which include a good business plan for business purposes. 7 Park Avenue Financial business plans we prepare for clients meet and exceed bank and all commercial lender requirements for the loan details required in the credit application of this Government of Canada program.

Other Key Benefits of the Government 'SBL' Loan

• An attractive and competitive interest rate with a tailored monthly payment/amortization

• Intangible assets can now be financed under the program, which further supports businesses looking for the capital they need

• No early repayment penalty

• Loan amortization from 2-5 years for eligible purchases of assets—a longer amortization period is available for commercial real estate

• Limited personal guarantee

• Government-backed guarantee

• Eligibility for any company with under $10 million in sales

Choosing the Right Financing for Your Business     

The advantages of non-bank alternative financing are that, on average, you will be eligible for much more margin on your working capital requirements via cash flow financing solutions.

What does this mean? Simply that as your inventory and receivables grow, you will be able to climb up the liquidity ladder without being capped at a certain limit.

ABL lenders for a business loan are experienced in assessing the value of your sales and assets for the right non-bank business credit line.

The ability of a business owner to know that he has access to working capital as his business grows is key, of course, when it comes to positive cash flow.

Non-bank working capital financing for business working capital usually comes at a higher cost than traditional bank financing.

But we encourage clients to do a careful analysis of what that additional capital can do for their firm in several key areas of business success:

• Sales and profit growth

• Supplier relations

• Ability to purchase and pay more effectively

Ultimately, small businesses want to know that liquidity can grow as your business grows. In summary, ensure you understand both your capital needs and, even more importantly, your options.

Proper business financing will protect your cash flow funding requirements and allow your business to grow.

Business loan interest rates in Canada will vary based on the transaction size, type of funding, and whether you are accessing traditional or alternative capital.

Case Study

Company: Canadian Manufacturer   

Challenge: 60-day payment terms with major clients creating cash flow gaps

Solution: Implemented accounts receivable financing program

Results:

• Accessed 85% of invoice value within 24 hours
• Reduced cash flow stress by 90% around areas such as operating expenses
• Increased production capacity by 40%
• Improved supplier relationships through prompt payments
• Achieved 25% revenue growth in first year

Conclusion - Meeting the Small Business Financing Challenge  

Business loans are the primary source of financing for Canadian companies.

Break out of that ballerina proverb syndrome and get rid of excuses around putting your business on the right financing path. Let's get started!

Talk to 7 Park Avenue Financial, a trusted, credible, and experienced Canadian business financing advisor who can ensure you have the right business advice  on commercial loan access and funding to meet all your business growth needs to avoid that negative cash flow!

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions  

How do I qualify for a business loan?

To qualify for business loans, good personal credit and business credit are required for traditional bank financing in Canada, as well as the government loan program. Alternative lenders are much less focused on personal credit scores and are focused on key business attributes such as sales and assets.

How do small businesses obtain financing?

Businesses obtain financing through various sources, which include banks, business-oriented credit unions, and a variety of alternative financing lenders in the commercial business financing landscape. Proper financial statements on your business should always be available . Some business owners choose to access government-guaranteed loans as well as various grant financing programs that are available.

What do banks look at for small business loans?

Banks consider the business owner's personal financial details around income, outstanding debt, unused credit lines, and personal credit scores, which generally should be in the 650+ range. From a business perspective, banks consider revenue and sales growth, the ability of the business to generate cash flow for debt service and cash flow loans, and the debt-to-equity ratio on the balance sheet.

Who qualifies for business cash flow funding?

Business cash flow funding qualification depends mainly on having creditworthy customers and consistent invoicing patterns, making it accessible for companies across various industries and credit profiles.

What documents are needed for cash flow funding approval?

Cash flow funding applications typically require recent accounts receivable aging reports, customer payment histories, and basic financial statements to evaluate your receivables portfolio.

When should businesses consider cash flow funding?

Cash flow funding becomes essential when payment terms exceed 30 days, during growth phases requiring immediate capital, or when seasonal fluctuations create temporary cash shortages.

How does cash flow funding improve business growth opportunities?

Cash flow funding accelerates growth by providing immediate capital for inventory purchases, equipment upgrades, and new project investments without waiting for customer payments to clear.

What operational advantages does cash flow funding provide?

Cash flow funding eliminates the operational stress of managing payment delays, allows for better supplier relationships through prompt payments, and enables strategic planning with predictable cash flow.

Citations

1. Canadian Federation of Independent Business. "Cash Flow Management for Small Business." CFIB.ca, 2024.
2. Bank of Canada. "Business Credit Conditions Survey." BankofCanada.ca, 2024.
3. Industry Canada. "Small Business Financing Statistics." IC.gc.ca, 2024.
4. Statistics Canada. "Business Financing and Growth Survey." StatCan.gc.ca, 2024.
5. Commercial Finance Association. "State of the Commercial Finance Industry." CFA.com, 2024.
6. 7 Park Avenue Financial. "Revolutionize Your Business with Smart Cash Flow Funding Strategies". https://www.7parkavenuefinancial.com/business-cash-flow-financing-corporate-loan.html