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Working Capital

Fast, flexible funding to keep your daily operations running — payroll, inventory, rent, and the unexpected.

Loan Amount
$10,000 – $500,000
Term
3 – 24 months
Funding Time
As fast as 24 hours
Min Credit Score
550
Min Monthly Revenue
$10,000+

Overview

Working capital funding is built for the operational moments that can't wait — covering payroll, restocking inventory, paying rent, or handling unexpected expenses. Approvals are based primarily on recent business revenue and cash flow rather than tax returns or balance sheets.

With minimal paperwork and decisions in hours rather than weeks, working capital is the fastest way to put cash to work in your business when timing matters more than the lowest possible rate.

Working capital is the most accessible product in the small-business capital stack. The trade-off is straightforward: you pay more per dollar than you would on an SBA loan or term loan, but you get cash in 24 hours with 550 FICO and 6 months of operating history. For many businesses, that speed-vs-cost trade is exactly the right call — a $5,000 cost to capture a $25,000 opportunity is a great trade.

Pricing is usually expressed as a factor rate (e.g., 1.15–1.40) on the total advance, repaid daily or weekly over 3–24 months. On an annualized basis that pencils out to 25–60% APR, sometimes higher. Rates and terms vary by lender and borrower profile. The right question isn't "is this expensive?" — it's "does the use of these funds generate more than they cost over the term?"

A common borrower archetype: a restaurant doing $40K/month gets a $30,000 working capital advance Monday morning to replace a failed walk-in cooler the same afternoon, preventing a week of lost revenue. By the time the advance is paid off six months later, the cooler has paid for itself many times over. That's the working capital math. For larger or longer-horizon needs, talk to an advisor at /contact or apply with assistance.

Benefits

Funding in 24 Hours

The fastest product we offer — apply in the morning and many businesses see funds the same day.

Minimal Paperwork

Bank statements and a basic application — no tax returns, no full financial statements.

Flexible Credit Requirements

550+ credit qualifies for most working capital products, making fast funding accessible to more business owners.

Who typically qualifies for working capital

  • Credit score of 550+ (higher scores get better pricing and longer terms)
  • At least 6 months in business
  • Monthly revenue of $10,000+ ($120K+ annual)
  • Active business checking account with 3+ months of statements
  • Average daily balance that supports a daily or weekly repayment
  • No more than one open MCA / cash advance position (lenders limit stacking)
  • Documentation: 3–6 months of bank statements, application, ID, and voided check

How working capital funding works

Apply in minutes

One-page application — business name, EIN, revenue, requested amount. Soft credit pull. No tax returns required.

Connect bank statements

Securely link your business bank or upload 3–6 months of statements. This is the primary underwriting input.

Receive offers

Most files get offers within hours. You'll see advance amount, factor rate, term, payment frequency, and total dollar cost.

Accept and verify

Sign electronically, complete a quick verification call, and confirm your funding account.

Funded in 24 hours

Funds arrive in your business account same-day or next-business-day. Repayments begin per the agreed schedule.

What you can use working capital for

Emergency equipment replacement

When critical equipment fails — a walk-in cooler, a delivery van, a production line — working capital gets it replaced in 24 hours, not 30 days.

Cover payroll during a cash crunch

Bridge an AR delay or a slow week so paychecks clear on time. Loss of a key employee is far more expensive than the cost of capital.

Take a time-sensitive opportunity

A bulk inventory discount, a one-time supplier liquidation, a competitor's customer base for sale — opportunities with a clock benefit from fast capital.

Bridge a slow season

Cover fixed costs during 60–90 days of seasonal slowdown without depleting reserves.

Hire fast

Bring on a new salesperson or technician immediately when a key customer needs more capacity — and pay back as the new revenue arrives.

Fund a marketing test

Run a 60–90 day paid ad test or trade-show booth where the math will be obvious by the time the advance is half paid off.

How working capital compares

vs Business Term Loan

Working capital is faster, term loan is cheaper

A term loan takes 2–5 days at lower APR but requires 600+ FICO and 12+ months in business. Working capital takes 24 hours and accepts 550 FICO.

vs SBA Loans

Different use cases entirely

SBA loans take 30–90 days for $250K+ planned investments. Working capital is for fast, short-term operational needs under $500K.

vs Business Line of Credit

Line of credit beats working capital for repeat users

A line of credit is cheaper per dollar if you can qualify (600+ FICO). Working capital is the right answer when you can't, or when you need cash today.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the questions we hear most often.

How fast can I get working capital funding?+
Most working capital advances fund in 24 hours from a complete application. Submit in the morning, complete verification by midday, and funds typically hit your account the same day or next business day.
What's the typical cost of working capital?+
Working capital is usually priced with a factor rate (e.g., 1.20 on a $50,000 advance means $60,000 in total repayment). Annualized, that often equates to 25–60% APR depending on term, credit, and revenue. Rates and terms vary by lender and borrower profile.
Will this affect my credit score?+
Pre-qualification uses a soft credit pull with no impact. Funded advances are usually reported to commercial credit bureaus but rarely to personal bureaus, so the impact on personal FICO is minimal if any.
Can I get working capital with bad credit?+
Yes — 550 FICO is the typical floor. Underwriting weighs revenue and bank-deposit consistency more heavily than personal credit. Strong revenue can offset weaker credit.
Are there prepayment penalties?+
Most working capital is a fixed-cost-of-capital structure — you owe the agreed total regardless of when you pay it off. Some lenders offer prepayment discounts (10–20% off remaining interest) for early payoff. Confirm before signing.
What if I already have an MCA or other advance?+
Most lenders allow one open position; a second or third position is harder and more expensive. If you're stacked, consider a consolidation through a [term loan](/funding-solutions/business-term-loans) or [SBA refinance](/funding-solutions/sba-loans). Contact us at [/contact](/contact) to talk through options.

Ready to apply for Working Capital?

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  • Approvals in as little as 24 hours
  • Funding from $10K to $10M+
  • No hard credit pull to apply
  • Dedicated funding expert assigned to you

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