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Why Entrepreneurs Are Using Home Equity to Fund Their Businesses

To start or grow a business, you need capital. And for many entrepreneurs, securing that capital through traditional channels has become an increasingly frustrating — and often fruitless — exercise. Long approval timelines, strict income documentation requirements, high interest rates, and tougher credit standards have left a lot of business owners searching for other alternatives.

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Market insights

Survey: Why Meeting Small Business Owners Where They are Matters in 2026

Our latest survey found that a majority of small business owners feel optimistic about growth in 2026. Read more about how they plan to grow and the challenges they face.

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9 min read

Financial goals

How Much Funding Do You Need to Launch Your Business?

Understand how much startup funding you'll need to launch your small business and how to calculate initial and ongoing costs.

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6 min read