Financing criteria 2026

Understand your odds before applying for capital — Business Loan Readiness

We match your specific business profile to lenders who approve startups and established companies without wasting your time on hard credit inquiries.

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Soft credit checks only. No impact on your score.

Loan terminology
  • Debt service coverage
  • Personal guarantee
  • Collateral ratio
  • SBA guaranty
  • Revenue run rate
  • Credit utilization
  • Term length
  • Working capital
  • $5K–$5M Funding amounts available
  • 24–48 hours Approval process timeline
  • 1 soft pull Impact on credit report
How it works

How the money moves.

One soft check to match. One hard pull, and only from the lender you choose. That mechanism is why this is not a broker.

1
You
Fill profile
Input your annual revenue and current credit metrics.
2
Us
Analyze odds
Our algorithm matches your data against lender guidelines.
3
Us
Review lenders
View specific requirements for relevant financing products.
4
Lender
Apply directly
Submit your application to your chosen lender.

Data accuracy

  • Our matching engine uses real-time 2026 lending guidelines.
  • You only see options that fit your specific financial situation.

Total privacy

  • Your data is never sold to third-party aggregators.
  • We do not run hard credit inquiries on your profile.

Clear criteria

  • Get a detailed look at required debt service coverage ratios.
  • Understand collateral requirements before you start the application.
Why this exists

Why the usual lenders say no.

Your revenue is real. The problem is the form. Here is why traditional underwriting turns away healthy operators in this space, and what we do differently.

01

Low credit score

Banks typically require a 680+ FICO score for standard term loans.

Lenders in our network accept scores as low as 550 for specific products.
02

Insufficient revenue

Traditional lenders require high annual revenue for approval.

We prioritize monthly revenue and cash flow health over gross annual volume.
03

Lack of collateral

Banks often reject applications without tangible hard assets.

Many partners offer unsecured options that do not require physical collateral.
Composite scenarios

What a funded request actually looks like.

Composite illustrative scenarios, not specific borrowers. Each is built from the kinds of requests this niche routinely sees.

Illustrative Texas · Line of credit
$75K–$100K

Retail founder

Purchasing seasonal inventory for holiday rush

Illustrative California · Term loan
$250K–$500K

Tech startup

Scaling software development team headcount

Illustrative Florida · Merchant advance
$40K–$60K

Restaurant owner

Repairing kitchen equipment after sudden breakdown

Illustrative Ohio · SBA loan
$300K–$750K

Manufacturing firm

Upgrading facility and floor machinery

How we label illustrative scenarios →

Related resources

Business credit building

Learn how to establish business credit independent of your personal FICO score to secure better rates in the future.

Questions we get asked

Frequently asked.

Most SBA lenders look for a personal credit score of 680 or higher. Some lenders may consider lower scores if your business demonstrates strong cash flow and a debt service coverage ratio above 1.25, ensuring you can comfortably repay the loan.

What are you looking for?

Pick the option that fits your situation — we'll take you to the right place.