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Bad Credit Business Loans for Physical Therapy

FICO 500+ considered. We weigh your clinic's deposits, not just your score. Soft credit pull to start.

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PT Funding With Low Credit

Your patient volume says more than your credit report

If a personal credit hit is holding your practice back, we take a closer look at how reimbursements and patient payments flow through your business account.

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.

A fairer look at your practice

Fast, with minimal paperwork

Five-minute application and about three months of bank statements. Funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified practices.

Lower scores considered

FICO 500+ considered. Steady deposits from payers and patients carry real weight.

Full costs shown before you accept

Your offer lists the full repayment amount up front, with no surprise costs after you sign.

Predictable repayment

The schedule is laid out in your offer, so you know what is coming out and when.

Cash flow tight this month?

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.

A low score does not tell the whole story of your clinic

Plenty of therapy practice owners have bruised credit for reasons that have nothing to do with how the clinic performs. Student loans from a DPT program, a costly divorce, medical bills, or a rough stretch opening the first location can all pull a personal score down. Banks tend to stop the conversation there.

We look further. FICO scores from 500 are considered, and the deposits your practice generates carry a lot of weight in how we evaluate a request.

How credit is weighed alongside your deposits

Credit is one input. We also look at:

None of these is judged in isolation. A lower score paired with steady deposits reads differently than a lower score paired with erratic ones. For more on how these factors play out, see how physical therapy practices qualify.

Options that may fit

Depending on your situation, a merchant cash advance, revenue-based financing or a working capital offer may be the right match. Each one is reviewed mainly on how your practice brings in money. Your offer will show the full repayment amount and schedule before you accept.

Fix what you can while you grow

Funding can solve a near-term problem, but rebuilding credit makes every future conversation easier. Many owners set up autopay on personal cards, get on a plan for any medical or student debt in collections, and pull their free credit reports to catch errors. On the practice side, cleaning up claim denials and keeping a small cushion in the operating account both show up in your bank statements the next time you apply.

Getting started

The application takes about five minutes and starts with a soft credit pull, so checking does not affect your score. You will need about three months of business bank statements. No tax returns are required, and sole proprietors can apply. Apply here to see what is available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What credit score do I need?

FICO scores from 500 are considered. Your score is weighed alongside your practice's deposits and existing obligations, so no single number decides the outcome.

Will checking my options lower my score further?

No. We begin with a soft credit pull, which does not affect your credit score.

Do past collections or a bankruptcy disqualify me?

We review each file on its own. Recent history is weighed along with your deposits, so apply and we will look at the full picture.

How much can a PT practice with bad credit get?

Funding ranges from $25,000 to $5,000,000. The amount depends mainly on deposits and current obligations.

Can taking funding help my credit?

That depends on the product and how it is reported. Ask us when you review your offer so you know what to expect.

Billing catch-up $25,500.00
Therapist payroll $48,000.00
Rent arrears $29,000.00
Table replacement $31,000.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

These steps can strengthen your next funding request, whatever your score.

  • Pay down revolving balances where you can
  • Avoid overdrafts and negative balance days
  • Dispute errors on your credit report
  • Keep reimbursement deposits in one business account

Low-credit options: us vs. a bank

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Minimum credit
FICO 500+ considered
Often well above 650
Main focus
Deposits and obligations
Credit and collateral
Tax returns
Not required
Usually required
First credit check
Soft pull
Hard pull
Speed
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Weeks, if approved

See what your practice can get today

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

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