Funding guide
How to prepare, compare, and close business funding with fewer surprises.
Use this guide to understand what a funding partner is likely to review, what documents to prepare, and how to evaluate speed against cost and repayment fit.
1. Define the funding objective
Underwriters and funding partners review whether proceeds are intended for inventory, payroll, equipment, expansion, receivables timing, debt consolidation, or emergency repairs. A clear use of funds helps match the request to the right product.
2. Prepare a complete file
Most prequalification reviews begin with legal business details, EIN, owner identity information, full SSN with authorization, owner mobile phone, requested amount, revenue context, and the last three complete business bank statements.
3. Understand what gets reviewed
Revenue consistency, time in business, bank activity, industry risk, existing advances, credit profile, cash-flow capacity, and documentation quality can all affect eligible offers, cost, and speed.
4. Compare offers responsibly
Review total payback, payment frequency, estimated term, collateral or guaranty requirements, renewal expectations, fees, and conditions before signing. Fast funding is only useful if repayment fits the business.