Additional Small Business Financing Options

401(k) Plan for Small Business Investing

• Buy a business or franchise as an investment by using up to 100% of your IRA, 401(k), or other plan without penalties
• Use the money as a down payment for a loan
• Combine your funds with the funds of partners
• Access your funds in an average of 14 days

Unsecured Loan (Signature Loan)

• Use an unsecured loan to finance a business or other enterprise without jeopardizing personal assets
• Combine with self-directed IRA funds to purchase real estate
• Receive up to $75,000 without pledging your home or other assets as collateral
• Get approved in as little as 48 hours

SBA (and other) Loans

• Work with Guidant’s in-house SBA Team to secure the best loan at the best price
• Use your retirement funds to leverage an SBA loan, commercial loan, or other loan

Equipment Leasing

• Lease up to $2 million of new or used equipment for your business or franchise
• Flexible program available for most business types
• Potentially receive significant tax benefits
• No need to pledge personal assets or credit as collateral
• Approval in as little as 24 hrs