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Can I get business funding with only 3 months in business?

Some funders consider about three months with strong deposits; most revenue-based offers improve noticeably after six months. Apply with complete statements and we match the file to funders that fit.

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Requirements

Getting funded with about three months in business

Some revenue-based funders consider businesses with roughly three months of history when deposits are strong and consistent. Offers at that stage tend to be smaller, and options widen noticeably after six months.

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.

Why owners use Merchant Fund Express

Clear numbers

Net cash, total payback and payment shown before you sign.

Next-day funding

Approved files are usually funded the next business day.

Lines of credit too

Advances, lines of credit and second-position options in one place.

Real underwriters

A human reads the file, not just an algorithm score.

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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.

How it actually works

What funders look at with a short history: the size and consistency of monthly deposits across the three months, the number of deposits, daily balances and whether the account ever goes negative. A new business depositing steady revenue every week is a stronger file than one with a single large deposit and little else.

Prior history can help. If you bought an existing business, converted a sole proprietorship into an LLC, or moved from another location, the earlier statements may show a longer track record. Provide them with an explanation so the funder sees the full history rather than just the months under the new name or account.

Expect a smaller first offer. Funders manage risk on new businesses by limiting the amount and sometimes the term. Paying that first round on time, with steady balances, is the fastest way to qualify for larger amounts and better terms on renewal.

Alternatives to compare. Equipment financing may be available because the equipment secures the deal. SBA microloans through nonprofit intermediaries and CDFIs serve new businesses with modest needs. Vendor credit and secured business cards can fill small gaps.

Prepare a clean file: business bank statements for all three months plus month-to-date, owner ID, entity documents and EIN, and a short note on the use of funds. MFE considers credit from 500 and matches the file to funders that review newer businesses.

If deposits are still building, waiting until you have six months of consistent statements often produces noticeably better offers.

A worked example

Here is a modest first offer for a business with about three months of deposits. Illustrative numbers.

Business bank statements3–6 months, PDF from the bank
Month-to-date activityRecent transactions
Government IDOwner(s) with 50%+
Voided business checkFor funding and payments
Existing advance detailsBalance and payment of each
Business detailsEIN, address, start date

Complete files get faster decisions and larger offers.

Funding at about three months

Consistent weekly depositsMost important factor
Prior historyProvide if business was acquired or converted
First offer sizeTypically smaller
AlternativesEquipment financing, microloans, CDFIs
Six monthsOptions widen noticeably

Who this fits — and who should wait

Good fit:

Probably not yet:

Related questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get funding with only three months in business?

Some funders consider about three months with strong, consistent deposits.

Will my offer be smaller?

Usually, until more history builds.

Does prior business history count?

It can, if you acquired or converted the business; provide the records.

What alternatives exist for new businesses?

Equipment financing, SBA microloans, CDFIs and vendor credit.

When do options improve?

Often noticeably after six months of consistent deposits.

What credit is considered?

Options begin at 500.

Payroll $25K
Inventory $60K
Equipment $90K
Expansion $150K

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

Before you apply:

  • Deposit revenue consistently every week
  • Provide prior history if any
  • Accept a smaller first round
  • Reapply after six months for better terms

Merchant Fund Express vs. a traditional bank

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Decision time
Same day
Weeks
Credit to apply
500 minimum
Usually much stronger credit
Collateral
Not required for most offers
Often required
Documents
Bank statements and ID
Tax returns, financials, plans
Offers
Multiple funders, compare
One lender

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