{"id":803729,"date":"2019-09-09T20:58:32","date_gmt":"2019-09-10T00:58:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/?p=803729"},"modified":"2025-08-24T01:02:48","modified_gmt":"2025-08-24T05:02:48","slug":"dental-practice-business-loans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/business-loans\/dental-practice-business-loans","title":{"rendered":"Compare business loans for dental practices"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>What business loans for dental practices are available?<\/h3><p>You may not be able to finance your dental practice with just one loan, but you can find a variety of business loans for dental practices that can cover all the expenses that come with running your own business, such as:<\/p><h4>Commercial mortgage<\/h4><p>Purchasing an office space may be one of the single most expensive costs to starting or acquiring a practice. Fortunately, you can take out a commercial mortgage, which will be secured by the property itself.<\/p><ul><li>Pay the loan back in monthly installments (with interest and fees)<\/li><li>Terms range from 1 to 25 years<\/li><li>Loan-to-value ratios range from 75 \u2013 85%<\/li><\/ul><h4>Equipment financing<\/h4><p>Furnishing multiple dental suites can be an expensive task, especially when you\u2019re just starting out. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/equipment-finance\">Equipment financing<\/a> will allow you to finance and spread out the total cost over multiple years while you work on expanding your business.<\/p><ul><li>Interest rates range from 6.99% to 39.99%<\/li><li>Your equipment is collateral, so you could lose it if you can\u2019t repay your loan<\/li><\/ul><h4>CSBFP loan<\/h4><p>Many dental practices qualify as small businesses, which means yours might be eligible for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/business-loans\/canada-small-business-financing-program-loans\">Canada Small Business Finance Program (CSBFP) loan.<\/a> These loans are partially backed by the federal government. You\u2019ll need an exceptional business plan and good personal credit.<\/p><ul><li>Borrow up to $1,150,000 (max $150,000 for lines of credit)<\/li><li>Registration fee of 2% of the loan amount<\/li><li>The maximum interest rate is the lender\u2019s prime lending rate + 3% for term loans and the lender\u2019s prime lending rate + 5% for lines of credit<\/li><\/ul><h4>Business line of credit<\/h4><p>Similar to a credit card, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/business-line-of-credit\">business line of credit<\/a> allows you to borrow a certain amount, repay it and borrow again. This gives you flexible capital you can use for most business expenses, like purchasing equipment or expanding your practice.<\/p><ul><li>Borrow $5,000 to $1 million<\/li><li>Pay 9% to 39.99% interest on the amount you actually use<\/li><\/ul><h4>Merchant cash advance<\/h4><p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/merchant-cash-advances\">merchant cash advance<\/a> gives you an advance on future patient payments. Lenders will give you a lump sum, which you then repay using a percentage of your daily sales.<\/p><ul><li>Pay a fixed fee (known as a factor rate) ranging from 1.1 to 1.5<\/li><li>Receive funding within a few days<\/li><li>Loan amounts range from $500 to $500,000<\/li><\/ul><h4>Business term loan<\/h4><p>There are also standard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/business-loans\">business term loans<\/a> that can be used for just about any legitimate business expense that may fall outside of the specialized options above.<\/p><ul><li>Most business term loans are between $500 to $500,000, but some go up to $1.25 million<\/li><li>Choose from fixed or variable interest rates between 4% and 39.99%<\/li><li>Terms range from 6 months to 20 years<\/li><\/ul><h3>Representative example: Tasha renovates her dental practice<\/h3><p>Tasha has been growing her dental practice for years and thinks it\u2019s time to give her office a solid makeover. Additionally, some of Tasha\u2019s old equipment needs to be replaced, and she wants to hire another staff member to help handle her now-robust patient list. Altogether, her plans will cost around $50,000.00.<\/p><p>Tasha applies for a business loan from an online lender and is approved with competitive terms, thanks to her solid personal and business credit scores and the financial strength of her practice. She signs the loan agreement and submits the required documentation. Soon, the funds will be deposited into her bank account.<\/p><table class=\"luna-table luna-table--responsiveList\"><tbody class=\"luna-table__body\"><tr><td style=\"width: 50%;\" scope=\"col\"><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td><td style=\"width: 50%;\" scope=\"col\">$50,000.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Loan type<\/strong><\/td><td>Business loan (term loan)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Loan amount<\/strong><\/td><td>$50,000.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Interest rate (APR)<\/strong><\/td><td>8.59%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Loan term<\/strong><\/td><td>3 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Additional fees<\/strong><\/td><td><ul class=\"list-10\"><li>Origination fee of 3.00% ($1,500.00)<\/li><li>Application fee of $0 (waived by lender)<\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Monthly payment<\/strong><\/td><td>$1,580.46<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total loan cost<\/strong><\/td><td>$56,896.56<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><small>*The information in this example, including rates, fees and terms, is provided as a representative transaction. The actual cost of the product may vary depending on the lender, the borrower\u2019s financial situation and other factors.<\/small><\/p><h3>What if I want to purchase a dental practice?<\/h3><p>Buying a practice is a viable option for some, but it often comes with a high cost\u2014you\u2019ll be paying for the name of the business and the clients on top of all the equipment and space. Fortunately, there are multiple ways to go about buying a dental practice.<\/p><p>Financing can come from one of two sources: the seller or a third party. In either case, you\u2019ll need to provide a good deal of information. Your resume, annual income and credit score are just a few of the items you may need.<\/p><p>The purchase of an existing practice is also separate from the purchase of upgraded equipment\u2014or real estate, if you plan on buying the location. Talk with your advisers in detail about your wants and needs so that they can assist you with determining what\u2019s feasible.<\/p><h3>What will I need to apply?<\/h3><p>While requirements vary based on the lender, here are a few basic details you can expect to provide:<\/p><ul><li>Your business plan<\/li><li>Personal banking and income documents<\/li><li>Business revenue documents<\/li><li>Your National Dental Examining Board of Canada (NDEB) certification and provincial or territorial license<\/li><li>A statement of your personal net worth<\/li><li>Details of what the loan is for and how much you need<\/li><li>Government-issued ID<\/li><li>Business details (business name, address, licence number)<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"did-you-know u-bg--sky-subtle u-rounded--lg\" data-component=\"did-you-know\">\n        <div class=\"did-you-know__block\">\n        <h4 class=\"did-you-know__title\">\n            <span class=\"did-you-know__title-icon\">\n                <svg width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 32 32\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <circle cx=\"16\" cy=\"16\" r=\"12\" fill=\"#00B2FF\"><\/circle>\n                    <path d=\"M17.5 22.5C17.5 22.7967 17.412 23.0867 17.2472 23.3334C17.0824 23.58 16.8481 23.7723 16.574 23.8858C16.2999 23.9993 15.9983 24.0291 15.7074 23.9712C15.4164 23.9133 15.1491 23.7704 14.9393 23.5607C14.7296 23.3509 14.5867 23.0836 14.5288 22.7926C14.471 22.5017 14.5007 22.2001 14.6142 21.926C14.7277 21.6519 14.92 21.4176 15.1667 21.2528C15.4133 21.088 15.7033 21 16 21C16.3978 21 16.7794 21.158 17.0607 21.4393C17.342 21.7206 17.5 22.1022 17.5 22.5ZM16 9C13.2425 9 11 11.0188 11 13.5V14C11 14.2652 11.1054 14.5196 11.2929 14.7071C11.4804 14.8946 11.7348 15 12 15C12.2652 15 12.5196 14.8946 12.7071 14.7071C12.8946 14.5196 13 14.2652 13 14V13.5C13 12.125 14.3463 11 16 11C17.6538 11 19 12.125 19 13.5C19 14.875 17.6538 16 16 16C15.7348 16 15.4804 16.1054 15.2929 16.2929C15.1054 16.4804 15 16.7348 15 17V18C15 18.2652 15.1054 18.5196 15.2929 18.7071C15.4804 18.8946 15.7348 19 16 19C16.2652 19 16.5196 18.8946 16.7071 18.7071C16.8946 18.5196 17 18.2652 17 18V17.91C19.28 17.4913 21 15.6725 21 13.5C21 11.0188 18.7575 9 16 9ZM29 16C29 18.5712 28.2376 21.0846 26.8091 23.2224C25.3807 25.3603 23.3503 27.0265 20.9749 28.0104C18.5995 28.9944 15.9856 29.2518 13.4638 28.7502C10.9421 28.2486 8.6257 27.0105 6.80762 25.1924C4.98953 23.3743 3.75141 21.0579 3.2498 18.5362C2.74819 16.0144 3.00563 13.4006 3.98957 11.0251C4.97351 8.64968 6.63975 6.61935 8.77759 5.1909C10.9154 3.76244 13.4288 3 16 3C19.4467 3.00364 22.7512 4.37445 25.1884 6.81163C27.6256 9.24882 28.9964 12.5533 29 16ZM27 16C27 13.8244 26.3549 11.6977 25.1462 9.88873C23.9375 8.07979 22.2195 6.66989 20.2095 5.83733C18.1995 5.00476 15.9878 4.78692 13.854 5.21136C11.7202 5.6358 9.76021 6.68345 8.22183 8.22183C6.68345 9.7602 5.63581 11.7202 5.21137 13.854C4.78693 15.9878 5.00477 18.1995 5.83733 20.2095C6.66989 22.2195 8.07979 23.9375 9.88873 25.1462C11.6977 26.3549 13.8244 27 16 27C18.9164 26.9967 21.7123 25.8367 23.7745 23.7745C25.8367 21.7123 26.9967 18.9164 27 16Z\" fill=\"#232320\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"did-you-know__title-text\">4 tips for running a successful community dental practice<\/span>\n        <\/h4>\n        <div class=\"did-you-know__content\">\n            <ul><li><strong>Manage your team well.<\/strong> A huge part of a successful business is a successful team. Keep your team informed, listen to them and have confidence in your decisions as a leader.<\/li><li><strong>Communicate on all fronts.<\/strong> Marketing is important, but so is making sure that your team knows what\u2019s going on. The health of the business is tied to the strength of your communication\u2014and the health of your<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-835707 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2017\/06\/dentist-with-family-image-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"dental practice financing\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2017\/06\/dentist-with-family-image-150x150.jpg?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2017\/06\/dentist-with-family-image-150x150.jpg?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/finder-us\/wp-uploads\/2017\/06\/dentist-with-family-image-150x150.jpg?fit=450 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" loading=\"lazy\"> employees.<\/li><li><strong>Get with the times.<\/strong> Keeping up with social media, new technology and cutting-edge treatments can keep your current patients happy as well as draw in new ones.<\/li><li><strong>Maintain relationships.<\/strong> They\u2019re the backbone of your practice. When you\u2019re running a community practice, consider building your connection to that community. Likewise, a strong relationship with your staff can support that connection. Without a strong patient base and a dedicated staff, you probably won\u2019t have a successful community dental practice.<\/li><\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Dental practice business tips to keep in mind<\/h3><ul class=\"list-1\"><li><strong>Do your research.<\/strong> There are a lot of variables to calculate when you\u2019re starting a business. Do you know what other practices are doing? Do you know which areas need dentists the most? These and other factors are important to hammer out before you apply for a loan.<\/li><li><strong>Know your loan.<\/strong> Likewise, there are a variety of business loans for dental practices out there that you can consider. Know the type of loan you need, how much you need and what you\u2019ll have to submit so you have the best chance of approval.<\/li><li><strong>Select trusted advisers.<\/strong> Dental school may not have provided adequate business lessons to run your own practice. Even if you have some business background, it can greatly benefit you and your practice to maintain a working relationship with specialized professionals.<\/li><li><strong>Plan, plan, plan.<\/strong> You should talk with the advisers you select, draw up your business plan and continue to refine it. It can also help to make sure your budget is lined up for worst-case scenarios, taking into account any future projects.<\/li><li><strong>Pay your bills on time.<\/strong> Keeping up with your finances keeps your overall creditworthiness in check, which can assist your chances of acquiring a loan. Lenders understand that you have debt because of school, but they won\u2019t lend to you if you aren\u2019t responsible with your money.<\/li><li><strong>Know your limits.<\/strong> Part of budgeting is knowing your limits. Carefully calculate\u2014and recalculate\u2014those financial limits to ensure you have solid numbers on your business cash flow.<\/li><li><strong>Maintain your insurance.<\/strong> Your practice largely depends on your well-being for success, and so a big chunk of business lenders will require you to have fire insurance, life insurance, liability insurance and disability insurance. Check for malpractice insurance requirements as well.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Bottom line<\/h3><p>When you\u2019re looking to start or grow your dental practice, you want the best that you can get. Business loans for dental practices come in many different forms, with conditions and terms that vary depending on your needs. Carefully research your options based on your business plan, and don\u2019t be afraid to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/ca\/business-loans\">compare business loans<\/a> to see what kind of offers you might qualify for.<\/p><h3>Frequently asked questions<\/h3><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\"><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000000\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000000\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">How long does it take to get financed?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000000\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>It depends on the type of financing you\u2019re seeking and the lender. If you\u2019re just looking for a short-term solution, it could be a matter of hours or days, whereas a traditional loan can take weeks to see your funds.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000001\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000001\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">What kind of credit score do I need to get a traditional bank loan?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000001\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Most lenders consider a credit score of 660 or higher to be good credit. You can be approved for a loan with a lower score, but your rate may not be as competitive, and the lender may require more extensive documentation for approval.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000002\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000002\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Will I need insurance before I apply for a loan?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000002\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Some lenders, especially banks, will require you to have proof of insurance before you apply for business loans for dental practices. 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