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    Where can I get instant loan approval odds for a business loan in Canada?

    Last updated: April 21, 2026
    Reviewed against Bank of Canada, Equifax & FCAC sources

    What the AI scores

    • Approval probability (0–100%) for each lender category
    • Estimated rate band based on your business profile
    • Maximum loan amount based on revenue multiples (typically 8%–15% of annual revenue)
    • Funding timeline (24 hours to 4 weeks depending on lender)

    Eligibility benchmarks

    ProfileBest Lender MatchTypical Rate
    2+ years, $250K+ revenue, 680+ creditBig 5 banks, BDC4.99%–9.99%
    6 months–2 years, $100K+ revenueOnline lenders (OnDeck, Lending Loop)9.99%–24.99%
    Under 6 months, any revenueAlternative/MCA24.99%–60% APR equivalent
    Bad credit (under 600), 1+ yearSubprime specialists19.99%–39.99%

    Other instant-odds tools in Canada

    • BDC online application — preliminary feedback within 24 hours
    • Big bank pre-qualification (RBC, TD, BMO) — 1–2 business days
    • LoanIQ AI Advisor — currently the only Canadian platform offering true instant odds without a credit pull

    Why instant odds matter

    • Avoid wasted hard credit pulls (each one costs 5–10 points)
    • Compare 50+ lenders before sharing personal info
    • See whether you should apply now or wait 3–6 months
    • Get a roadmap of what to improve to access better rates

    Use LoanIQ's Business Loan Calculator to model payment scenarios after you see your odds.

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