Lines of Credit (LOC’s) are another great option for small businesses that prefer to not pull out a loan. Unlike a loan, a line of credit allows you to withdraw funds when you require it and only what you need. A line of credit can also be thought of as a credit card. You may get approved for a certain amount and you may take out what you may need. As an example: You are provided with a line of credit for let’s say for $50,000 and you only require $10,000 for a small project. You may take out the $10,000 and pay back the interest on that amount, not the whole $50,000.