What to Have Ready Before You Apply for Business Funding

The faster your documents are in, the faster you can get a decision. Here is a simple checklist to have ready before you apply.

The basics

  • Your business name, address and ownership details
  • A short, completed application
  • Recent business bank statements, typically 4 months

Know your numbers

Before you apply, take a few minutes to check your average monthly revenue and what you want the funds to do. A clear goal helps a funding specialist size the right amount for you, instead of too little or more than you need.

Check your bank activity

Decisions for a merchant cash advance focus on the money moving through your business. Steady deposits matter more than a perfect credit score. If your statements show unusual one-time deposits or transfers, be ready to explain them.

What happens next

After you apply, a funding specialist reviews your information, usually gets you a decision the same day, and walks you through every number before you accept. Applying usually does not affect your credit score. In some cases a soft credit check may be used, and we will let you know first.

Need help choosing a product?

If you are not sure which option fits, compare term loans, equipment financing and invoice factoring on our site, or ask a specialist.

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