On Deck Capital, a company making it easier for small businesses to get loans, announced today it raised almost $100 million.

Investors include:

• Goldman Sachs 
• Fortress Credit
• SF Capital
• Lighthouse Capital Partners

The funding will be used to make more loans, since demand has been increasing as of late. TechCrunch reports:

“On Deck has doled out $275 million in capital to SMBs and expects to cross $300 million early next month. What’s more, loan originations have increased by 50 percent in just the last four months.”

To learn more about On Deck, watch its FinovateSpring 2012 demo.

Small business lender, On Deck Capital, announced its 5th birthday today.

In celebration of this milestone, the New York-based company provided insight into its history and growth over the past 5 years:

• Its first two loans averaged $4,000
• Currently employs over 100 people
• Has delivered over $250 million to small businesses nationwide since its start in 2007

Earlier this week, On Deck Capital launched a new way for small businesses to quickly access loans up to $25,000.

Here’s how it works:

“Business owners set up their online profile at www.ondeckcapital.com and immediately get free insights into their credit profile and cash position. The On Deck Express application and approval process is completely automated, and once approved the business owner is empowered to select from available term and loan options that best meet their business needs. From there, On Deck’s funding process enables a business owner who is approved Monday morning to have their funds deposited in their account by Tuesday.”

For small businesses that need more funding, On Deck provides loans up to  $150,000 in up to seven days.