Business Resources & Tools
Free calculators, guides, and educational content to help Washington your business succeed
Financial Calculators
Make informed decisions with our free financial calculators
Loan Payment Calculator
Calculate monthly payments, total interest, and true cost of a loan.
- ✓Monthly payment estimates
- ✓Total interest calculation
- ✓Adjustable term length
DSCR Calculator
Calculate your debt service coverage ratio to assess loan qualification.
- ✓Instant DSCR calculation
- ✓Qualification insights
- ✓Lender threshold benchmarks
Line of Credit Calculator
Calculate payoff timeline and total interest for your line of credit.
- ✓Payoff timeline estimate
- ✓Total interest paid
- ✓Minimum vs. custom payment
Balloon Payment Calculator
Calculate payments for loans with a large final balloon payment.
- ✓Lower monthly payments
- ✓Balloon amount at maturity
- ✓Amortization vs. balloon term
Working Capital Calculator
Determine how much working capital your business has and how lenders see it.
- ✓Working capital amount
- ✓Current ratio analysis
- ✓Cash runway estimate
Fixed Charge Coverage
Calculate your ability to cover all fixed financial obligations.
- ✓FCCR ratio with kickouts
- ✓Additional proposed debt
- ✓Industry thresholds
Equipment Lease vs. Buy
Compare true after-tax cost of leasing vs. financing — including Section 179 deductions.
- ✓Side-by-side net cost
- ✓Section 179 tax savings
- ✓Adjustable tax bracket
See exactly what the lender sees — before you submit
Use our underwriting software, free, to run the same analysis a lender would on your application: DSCR, cash flow, credit profile, and industry benchmarks. Know your numbers before you walk in.
Which Lenders Will Fund You?
Diagnostic quizzes convert at 2–3× the rate of a standard form because they feel like an actual assessment. Answer 4 questions and get matched to your lending tier in 60 seconds.
- ✓Identifies Tier 1 (Bank/SBA) vs Tier 2 (Fintech) vs Tier 3 (Asset-Based)
- ✓Shows which loan products you actually qualify for
- ✓Includes optimization tips if you fall short
Which Lenders Will Fund You?
Answer 4 quick questions and we'll place your profile into the right lending tier — from SBA banks down to alternative financing.
4 questions · 60 seconds · No sign-up required
Downloadable Guides & Templates
Free resources to help you prepare for your loan application
Lender-Ready Document Checklist 2026
Interactive checklist of every document needed for a $100K+ business loan. Check items off as you gather them.
Read Guide →Business Debt Schedule Template
Fill in your existing debts, see total annual debt service, and export to CSV — ready to attach to any loan package.
Read Guide →The 5 C's of Credit
How lenders evaluate your business across five key criteria.
Read Guide →Business Plan for Lenders
What your business plan needs to include to satisfy underwriters.
Read Guide →SBA 7(a) Loan Guide
Everything you need to know about the most popular small business loan.
Read Guide →Credit Improvement Tips
Actionable steps to build your business credit score before applying.
Read Guide →Lending Terms Glossary
Plain-English definitions of the terms lenders use every day.
Read Guide →Latest Articles & Guides
Learn from our expert insights and industry knowledge
What Do Lenders Actually Look For?
Beyond the credit score, lenders run a mental checklist. Here's what's actually on it.
Read Article →The 5 C's of Credit Explained
Character, Capacity, Capital, Collateral, Conditions — master these and you understand how underwriting works.
Read Article →SBA 7(a) Loans: The Complete Guide
How the most popular small business loan in America works, who qualifies, and what to expect.
Read Article →Grants & External Programs
Programs from government agencies, CDFIs, and nonprofits that may be available to your business. We have no affiliation with these organizations — they are listed as a public resource.
Grants & State Programs
- Equitable Access to Credit ProgramWashington State Department of CommerceGrants to community organizations providing capital and credit access to historically underserved Washington entrepreneurs.
- Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance ProgramUSDA Rural DevelopmentGrants and technical assistance for microenterprises in rural areas — including equipment, inventory, and working capital.
- Washington State Microenterprise AssociationWSMAGrant funding and training programs for microenterprise organizations serving small business owners across Washington.
Lending & Credit Resources
- SBA 7(a) Loan ProgramU.S. Small Business AdministrationThe SBA's flagship loan — up to $5M for equipment, working capital, real estate, or refinancing.
- SBA 504 Loan ProgramU.S. Small Business Administration (via CDCs)Long-term, fixed-rate financing for major fixed assets like real estate and heavy equipment. As little as 10% down.
- Craft3 Business LoansCraft3 (CDFI)Pacific Northwest community lender offering loans to small businesses that don't qualify for traditional bank financing.
- Kiva U.S.KivaCrowdfunded microloans from $1,000–$15,000 at 0% interest — no credit score required. Backed by your community.
Advisory & Technical Assistance
- Washington SBDCWashington Small Business Development Center30+ advisors statewide offering free business coaching, financial analysis, and loan packaging support.
- SCORE MentorshipSCORE (SBA Partner)Free, confidential business mentoring from experienced executives — in-person and virtual sessions nationwide.
- SBA Lender MatchU.S. Small Business AdministrationFree tool that connects you with SBA-approved lenders for 7(a), 504, microloans, and more.
Program availability and eligibility requirements change. Verify current details directly with each organization.