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★★★★★ 3.7 · 3 borrower reviews
Lending Loop funds businesses with $5,000 to $500,000 at rates from 5.9% over 3 to 60 months through peer to peer lending. The credit test attaches to the guarantor rather than the company: a personal score over 600, standing behind $100,000 in annual sales and a year of operations. Prepared financial statements, year-to-date plus two previous years, make the file. All of Canada is served.

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Rates checked August 24, 2026
In business
Since 2014
Total funded
3.5M+
Branches
None
Provinces
13 of 13

Our verdict

Written and analysed by Smarter Loans Editorial Team · Reviewed by Vlad Sherbatov

Best for

Established businesses ready to put a guarantor's 600-plus personal score behind the file

Not for

Owners unwilling to stand personally behind the corporate file

What we like

  • Peer to peer rates from 5.9%
  • Terms stretch to 60 months, long for business lending
  • $5,000 to $500,000 across all of Canada

Where it could improve

  • Accountant-prepared statements for three periods are mandatory
  • The guarantor's personal credit is on the line

Products offered

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Business Loan
Unsecured · All of Canada
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Amount
$5K - $500K
Rate
From 5.9% APR
Terms
3 - 60 months
Min revenue
$8,333/mo
Time in business
12+ months
Good to know: Minimum credit score 600.

See if you qualify

Three questions checked against Lending Loop's published criteria, per product. No application started.

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Educational check against published criteria. Not an approval or offer.

Eligibility and documents

Lending Loop underwrites the guarantor as much as the business: a personal credit score over 600 stands behind the corporate file.

Who qualifies

Residency and age
Canadian resident over 18
Time in business
At least 1 year
Guarantor
Personal credit score over 600
Where it lends
All provinces and territories

What you need to apply

  • Financial statements, year-to-date and the 2 previous years

Where the guarantor comes in

A personal score for a business loan

The published credit test attaches to the guarantor rather than the company. A personal score over 600 has to stand behind the corporate file. The business brings the sales and the operating year; a person brings the credit.

Statements, not bank feeds

The document ask is accountant territory. Financial statements are required for the year to date and for the two previous years, and a healthy bank balance without prepared statements does not satisfy it.

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Contact Lending Loop

Get in touch

  • Phone1-866-651-4241
  • Head office555 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3B1

Support and hours

  • Mon-Fri9am-6pm ET
  • ChannelsHelp Center/Blog, Email Support

Borrower reviews

3 reviews from borrowers who used Lending Loop. Each is submitted by a verified borrower and moderated for authenticity; it renders as written, positive or not, and lenders cannot remove it.

★★★★★

Loving it

Lending Loop is an easy way for me to invest my money with high returns, while also helping local business in my community. It's a win-win. Been using it for over a year and I have no complaints.

Tyler
★★★★★

Good rates

I got a really good rate on my loan. Helped my business and the experience was good overall. Got funded in 10 days.

Jeff
★☆☆☆☆

The worst interest rate

Do not even try this company for small business loan. very high interest rate.

Igor Tsodikovicth

Common questions about Lending Loop

What is Lending Loop?

Lending Loop is Canada's first and only regulated peer-to-peer lending marketplace focused on small business. Lending Loop's focus is on providing businesses with accessible capital at affordable interest rates through a simple online process. Lending Loop does this by cutting out the costly intermediaries, making affordable financing and faster decision making accessible to small businesses.

Is Lending Loop Safe?

Yes. Lending Loop gives Canadians access to a new fixed-income access class which provides simple and attractive returns, allowing them to support the growth of local Canadian businesses. Lending Loop has a network of 11,000+ active lenders that have lent more than 70+ million to Canadian small businesses. Lending Loop has been covered in Tech Vibes, The Globe and Mail and the Financial Post. They have an office in Toronto, but support businesses and their communities across the country.

What Products and Services Does Lending Loop Offer?

The Lending Loop offers peer to peer business loans.

How Much Can I Borrow from Lending Loop?

You can borrow amounts from $1,000 to $500,000 with Lending Loop.

What Is the Interest Rate on a Lending Loop Loan?

The interest rate on a Lending Loop loan starts at 4.96%.

What Is the Term Length for a Lending Loop Loan?

Terms on Lending Loop loans range from 3 to 60 months.

How to Qualify for a Lending Loop Loan?

You can apply for a Lending Loop loan online. The process takes less than 30 minutes. You'll need to show that you're a Canadian resident over 18, have annual sales of over $100,000, have been in business for at least 1 year and have a guarantor credit score over 600. Aside from that you’ll also need to provide financial statements that showcase year-to-date and 2 previous years.

Can I Apply Online for a Lending Loop Loan?

Yes, you can apply for a Lending Loop loan online with a quick application within five minutes. You'll be asked some straightforward questions about your business details and performance. Lending Loop’s credit team will then evaluate your loan request to determine which product is the best fit for your business.

How Fast Can I Get a Loan from Lending Loop?

If approved then you can receive your loan funds from Lending Loop in as little as one day, while sometimes funding can take up to 30 days.

How Will Lending Loop Send Me the Loan?

Once you accept your personalized offer, Lending Loop's community of investors will fund your loan on their marketplace. Once funded, the money will be transferred to your bank account.

How Does Loan Repayment Work at Lending Loop?

Lending Loop loans are repaid through pre-authorized payments from your bank account.

Which Provinces Is Lending Loop Available in?

Lending Loop is available anywhere in Canada.

What Kind of Customer Support Does Lending Loop Offer?

You can contact Lending Loop through email support, their blog/help centre and by phone.

What are Lending Loop Working Hours?

You can apply for a Lending Loop loan online or they can be contacted by phone during 9AM-6PM EST, Monday to Friday.

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