Buy equipment, invest in property or finance other long-term business goals

Maintain working capital

Use your loan for large expenses, so you can keep your everyday cash in the bank. Plus, finance up to 100% of your asset acquisition costs.

Select flexible repayment terms

Ask for a longer or shorter repayment term. We'll work with you to tailor the principal repayment schedule to meet your cash flow. 

Enjoy competitive interest rates

Choose a fixed interest rate to lock in your loan payments for your entire term, or choose a variable interest rate, which will apply more of your payments toward the principal if market rates go down.

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Your interest rate is a percentage that is charged on the money you borrow. You'll have to pay back this interest in addition to the loan amount.


For reference, the current CIBC prime rate is as of . Your final loan interest rate will be determined when you speak to an advisor.

This is the length of time you'll have to pay back your loan in full. Terms typically range from to years.

With principal and interest payments, you pay a fixed amount toward the principal of your loan, while the interest payment varies based on your outstanding loan amount. This means the amount will vary for each payment you make throughout your repayment period.


Blended payments have a fixed rate, so you'll pay the same amount for each payment over the term of your loan. A portion of each payment will be applied to interest, while the rest is applied to the principal.

Providing this information can help us improve your experience and may help your advisor offer you specialized advice.

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Business loans at a glance

If you meet these requirements, you’ll improve your chances of getting approved:

  • You have industry experience
  • You have personal financial investments in your company
  • Your business generates positive revenue, meaning your inflows exceed your outflows, for at least 12 to 24 months
  • You have a good credit score
  • You have a detailed business plan

Ready to get a business loan? We'll guide you through the process

Meet with one of our business advisors who will guide you through the application process and answer any questions. They can also help review your finances and give tailored advice based on your borrowing needs. You’ll need to bring a few documents to your appointment.  Learn about the documents you’ll need to support your application. Opens in a popup.

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We'll verify your information and review your credit profile. If your application meets our borrowing criteria, you'll get approved for a specific amount with a specific interest rate and repayment term.

After you accept your offer and sign a few documents, you can start using your money directly from your business bank account. Get funds in as little as 2 days for most applications. 

For full details on what to bring to your meeting, review the business credit application document checklist (PDF, 160 KB) Opens in a new window..

More great features

To save on interest, make lump-sum payments on your variable interest rate loan without prepayment charges.
Pay back your fixed interest rate loan with either blended monthly payments of principal and interest, or principal plus interest with principal payable monthly or quarterly.
Automate your payments with pre-authorized payments from your business account.
Get a combination of borrowing products, such as a line of credit or overdraft protection, for more flexibility.

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