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Working capital loan vs overdraft: choosing the right facility for your MSME

A term loan gives you money upfront. An overdraft gives you flexibility. Here is how to decide which one your business actually needs.

nSquare MSME Desk20 February 20257 min read
Small business owner reviewing invoices in a warehouse

Every growing MSME hits the point where own funds run short of the working capital cycle. The answer is usually a working capital loan, an overdraft or a mix of both.

Working capital term loan

You receive the full sanction upfront and repay in fixed EMIs. Best for one-time needs such as buying seasonal stock, funding a large order or setting up a new location.

Overdraft or cash credit

You get an approved limit and pay interest only on the amount you use, on the days you use it. Best for businesses with a steady billing cycle where inflows and outflows are lumpy.

For most small businesses a mix works well: a term loan for a defined capex plus an overdraft for the day-to-day cushion.

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