Can dental practices get business term loans?

Yes. Many providers work with dental practices. Approval depends on time in business, monthly revenue, credit and existing obligations. Typical ranges: $25k – $2M, 1 – 10 years.

How fast can dental practices get funded?

Business Term Loans typically funds in 1 day – 4 weeks once documents are submitted.

What do dental practices need to qualify?

2+ years in business (some 1 year); $100k+ annual revenue; 650–680+ personal credit.

What credit score do I need for a business loan?

Many online lenders start around 625–650, while the best rates typically require 680–720+. Banks often want 700+.

How long does it take to get a business loan?

Online lenders can fund in 1–5 business days. Banks and credit unions commonly take 2–6 weeks.

Dental Practices

Business Term Loans for Dental Practices

Business Term Loans for dental practices provides a lump sum repaid in fixed installments, with typical amounts of $25k – $2M and funding in 1 day – 4 weeks. Dental practice lending is a specialty niche with long terms for acquisitions and equipment.

Last updated October 23, 2026

Why dental practices use business term loans

Dental practice lending is a specialty niche with long terms for acquisitions and equipment.

Imaging and chairs
Practice buy-ins
Office build-outs
Marketing

How it works

A term loan is the classic form of business borrowing: a fixed principal amount, an interest rate, and a repayment schedule. Payments are usually monthly, though some online lenders collect weekly.

Lenders evaluate personal and business credit, time in business, annual revenue, cash flow and debt service coverage. Larger loans may require a personal guarantee and a UCC lien on business assets.

Requirements

2+ years in business (some 1 year)
$100k+ annual revenue
650–680+ personal credit
Tax returns and financial statements for larger amounts
Positive cash flow

Typical ranges

Amount: $25k – $2M
Term: 1 – 10 years
Cost: 8% – 45% APR
Speed: 1 day – 4 weeks
Credit: 650 – 680+

Source: industry estimates compiled by BusinessFundingQuote.com; actual terms are set by each provider.

Other options for dental practices

Comparison of business funding options (industry estimates)
Option	Amount	Term	Typical cost	Speed	Credit
Business Term Loans	$25k – $2M	1 – 10 years	8% – 45% APR	1 day – 4 weeks	650 – 680+
SBA Loans	$50k – $5M	10 – 25 years	Prime + spread (capped)	30 – 90 days	680+
Equipment Financing	$5k – $5M	2 – 7 years	6% – 30% APR	1 – 10 days	600+
Business Line of Credit	$10k – $500k	Revolving; draws 6–24 mo	10% – 60% APR	1 – 7 days	600 – 680+

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