Unsecured vs. Secured Business Loan
Unsecured
No need for security, no risk of losing any asset.
Can borrow up to $500,000 depending on the strength of the business and borrower’s creditworthiness.
Place more risk on lenders, as borrowers have no risk of losing any asset owned.
Loan terms are generally shorter with higher interest rates.
Quick funding possible within 24 hours
Secured
An asset needs to be pledged as collateral.
No cap on borrowing, the loan amount depends on the value of the asset pledged.
Borrowers are at risk of losing the asset if unable to repay the loan.
Loan terms can be of longer tenor with competitive interest rates
Secured business loan may not be as quick as an unsecured business loan as the lender needs to lodge a caveat on your security before releasing the funds.