Different types of financing in Canada include debt financing and cash flow monetization financing solutions. Blending principal and interest payments are common to term loan solutions and mortgages with an extended amortization period. Companies can also sell an equity interest in their business in exchange for business capital or other considerations. Examples of equity financing firms include private equity companies, venture capital firms, or angel investors and friends and family funding. Some businesses may explore government grants under various federal and provincial programs. Many of these grant programs require matching funds from the company applying for the grants. Debt financing solutions are available from banks, business-oriented credit unions, and some alternative lenders offering asset-based lending solutions to the Canadian business sector. Asset-based lending solutions include non-bank business lines of credit, short-term working capital loans/merchant cash advances, tax credits, and grant financing solutions.