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Business Line of Credit for Construction

Draw for materials, subs and payroll as each project needs it. Soft pull to start, FICO 500+ considered, no tax returns.

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Construction Line of Credit

A revolving buffer between billing and payment

Several jobs, several billing cycles, one checking account. A line lets you cover what each week needs and repay as pay apps clear.

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 construction firms choose a line

Fast setup, minimal paperwork

A 5-minute application and about three months of statements. No tax returns. Funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses.

Flexible on credit

FICO 500+ considered with a soft pull to start. Project deposits weigh heavily.

Costs in plain view

Your offer shows the full repayment amount before you accept, with no surprise costs after you sign.

Repayment you can forecast

How and when you repay is laid out in the offer up front, so it fits your pay app calendar.

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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.

Why builders like having a line in place

Construction cash needs are rarely one big event. They are a steady series of smaller hits spread across several projects: a lumber delivery on one job, overtime on another, an equipment repair on a third. A business line of credit lets you draw for each as it comes and repay as pay apps clear, instead of borrowing one lump sum and paying on money you are not using yet.

How a line plays out, for illustration

A commercial general contractor running four commercial jobs might draw in March to cover a framing sub while the first pay app is pending, repay when it clears in April, then draw again in May for a roofing package. The line becomes a revolving buffer between billing and payment. Your offer explains how draws and repayment work, and the full repayment amount, before you accept.

What we need to set one up

No tax returns required. Sole proprietors can apply. We look at how steadily draws and payments land in your account, and what obligations already pull from it.

Habits that keep a line useful

  1. Draw against billable work, not general overhead creep.
  2. Repay from closeouts and retainage releases.
  3. Keep some availability for true surprises like an emergency on site.
  4. Check draws against collections each month.

What a reviewer notices on a construction file

Construction statements can look lumpy, and that is expected. A large draw lands, then the balance falls as subs and suppliers get paid. What we look for is whether that cycle repeats in a steady way over about three months. Consistent incoming draws, few returned payments and a clear picture of existing obligations make a line easier to size. A single huge deposit followed by weeks of nothing is harder to read, so if that happened because a project was delayed, say so when you apply. Generally, the line size follows your deposits and existing obligations more than any single factor.

Comparing options

For a single known cost, working capital for construction may be simpler. For a specific machine, look at construction equipment financing. Our construction cash flow guide covers timing in more depth. Ready? Apply in about five minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How large can a construction line of credit be?

Funding runs from $25,000 to $5,000,000, sized mainly by your deposits and existing obligations.

Can I draw again after I repay?

Your offer explains exactly how draws and repayment work before you accept.

Is a line better than an advance for construction?

It depends on the pattern. Recurring, uneven gaps often suit a line; one defined cost often suits a lump sum.

What documents do you need?

About three months of business bank statements and a short application. No tax returns.

How soon can I make the first draw?

Funding can arrive in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses after you accept.

Framing sub $44,000.00
Roofing package $67,000.00
Overtime crew $23,000.00
Loader repair $17,500.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

Before applying, clean up the details a reviewer checks first.

  • Separate business and personal accounts
  • Keep regular deposits flowing from every project
  • Resolve returned payments on recent statements
  • Estimate your typical monthly draw needs

Our line vs. a bank line for construction

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Timeline
Fast decisions, 24-hour funding possible
Weeks of underwriting
Paperwork
About 3 months of statements
Tax returns, WIP, P&L
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Strong credit required
Credit check
Soft pull to start
Hard pull common
Application
About 5 minutes
Meetings and long forms

Set up a line for your construction company

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

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