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Bad Credit Business Loans for Gas Stations

Funding options for stations with less-than-perfect credit. FICO 500+ considered, soft pull to start, no tax returns.

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Bad Credit Funding

Your deposits tell more of the story

A low score does not mean your station is not running well. We weigh your recent deposits and obligations alongside your credit.

As fast as
24 hours

Amount to request

$85,000.00

Funding range$25K to $5M

*Sample amounts shown. Your actual offer depends on your business and is reviewed before approval.

Funding that looks past the score

Easy to apply

Five minutes and about three months of statements. Funding in as little as 24 hours if qualified.

FICO 500+ considered

Your score is one factor. Deposit history and obligations matter too.

Clear total cost

The full repayment amount appears in your offer before you accept. No surprise costs after signing.

Predictable repayment

Your repayment schedule is laid out in the offer up front.

Payroll before sales come in?

Fast decisions. Applying takes about 5 minutes.

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How it works

Apply in minutes

A short application. A soft credit pull to start.

Fast decision

We review revenue, time in business and bank activity, not just a credit score.

Review your offer

You see the amount, the schedule and the full repayment amount before you sign.

Get funded

Funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses.

Credit trouble does not erase a working station

Plenty of station owners have a credit score that does not reflect how their business runs today. A rough year, a medical bill, a past partnership that went sideways. Banks often stop the conversation there. We consider FICO scores of 500 and up, and we look closely at what your station's deposits show right now.

That does not mean credit is ignored. It means credit is one input among several, and a steady deposit history can carry real weight.

How funders weigh a lower score

When a score is on the lower side, funders tend to look harder at the rest of the file:

For more detail, see qualifying as a gas station.

Products available to stations with credit challenges

Depending on your file, options can include a merchant cash advance, working capital, a business line of credit, equipment financing, or revenue-based financing. Funding ranges from $25,000 to $5,000,000, and the amount depends mainly on deposits and existing obligations.

A note on rebuilding

Funding can help a station get through a tight stretch, but it works best alongside a plan. Owners who come back stronger usually separate personal and business spending, keep the operating account clean, and stay current on what they already owe. Over time, that steady record is what funders look at first. If you want a broader look at managing the ups and downs of station cash, our gas station cash flow guide is a good place to start.

Taking on new funding should make the month easier, not harder. Pick an amount that matches a specific need rather than the largest number on offer.

What applying looks like

The application takes about 5 minutes. We start with a soft credit pull and ask for about three months of business bank statements. No tax returns are required, and sole proprietors can apply. Decisions move fast, and qualified businesses can be funded in as little as 24 hours.

Read the offer before you accept

Every offer lays out the full repayment amount and the repayment schedule before you sign, with no surprise costs after you sign. If you have been burned by unclear terms before, take your time with it. When you are ready, start your application.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a gas station with bad credit get funding?

FICO 500+ is considered. Funders weigh your score alongside deposit history and existing obligations, so a lower score does not end the review on its own.

Will applying lower my score?

We start with a soft credit pull.

What matters most if my credit is low?

Steady deposits, a clean bank account with few overdrafts, and a manageable level of existing obligations.

Do I need collateral or tax returns?

No tax returns are required. We review about three months of business bank statements.

What can I use the funds for?

Fuel, inventory, repairs, payroll, equipment, and other station operating needs.

Can a sole proprietor with bad credit apply?

Yes. Sole proprietors can apply, and FICO 500+ is considered.

Fuel inventory $32,000.00
Cooler replacement $24,000.00
Staff payroll $16,000.00
Signage repair $8,500.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

These honest steps can strengthen a file when credit is a weak spot.

  • Keep the business account out of overdraft
  • Route all station sales into one account
  • Pay down small balances where you can
  • Check your credit report for errors

Lower credit: us vs. a bank

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Credit considered
FICO 500+
Usually much higher
Main focus
Deposits and obligations
Score, collateral, history
Tax returns
Not required
Required
Credit check to start
Soft pull
Hard pull
Timing
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Weeks

See what your station can qualify for

One secure application. A soft credit pull to start. No obligation to accept an offer.

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