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Business Line of Credit for Convenience Stores

Draw for restocks, repairs and vendor bills when they come up. Three months of bank statements, a soft pull to start, FICO 500+ considered.

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Convenience Store Line of Credit

For stores whose bills never arrive all at once

Deliveries, repairs and invoices come in waves. A line gives you funds to draw on as each one lands, with costs shown up front.

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 line of credit that fits store life

Easy to apply, quick to review

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

Credit flexibility

FICO 500+ considered. We start with a soft pull and look at your daily deposit pattern.

Costs spelled out

Your offer shows the full repayment amount before you accept. No surprise costs after you sign.

Repayment you can see coming

The schedule is laid out in your offer from the start, so each draw is easy to plan for.

Waiting on deposits to land?

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.

Small, frequent needs call for a flexible tool

Most convenience store cash needs are not one big event. It is a beer delivery on Thursday, a compressor repair the next week, a vendor invoice due before the weekend. A business line of credit fits that pattern. Instead of taking one lump sum, you have access to funds you can draw when a need comes up.

For owners who are tired of scrambling every time a bill arrives early, that flexibility is the main appeal.

Line of credit vs. a lump sum

SituationBetter fit
Recurring restocks and small repairsLine of credit
One large purchase like a remodelWorking capital
A new cooler or ice machineEquipment financing
Advance against card salesMerchant cash advance

For a side-by-side, read line of credit vs. merchant cash advance for convenience stores.

How we review a store for a line

We look at about three months of business bank statements. Consistent daily deposits from card and cash sales help, as do few overdrafts. We start with a soft credit pull and consider FICO 500+. No tax returns are required, and sole proprietors can apply. The 5-minute application is the first step, and funding can arrive in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses.

An example of a line in use

For illustration, picture a store with steady daily sales that gets hit with a distributor invoice, a cooler compressor repair and a holiday restock all in the same month. Instead of taking three separate requests, the owner draws from the line for each one as it comes up, then repays as sales come in. Over time, the pattern of draws and repayments becomes part of how the store manages its cash, rather than a scramble every time a bill lands early.

Using a line well

A line works best when you treat it like a tool, not a second checking account. Draw for needs that turn into sales, like inventory, and repay as those sales come in. Your offer lays out the full repayment amount and schedule before you accept, so you know what each draw means for your weekly cash. Our convenience store cash flow guide has more ideas for planning around busy and slow periods.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is a line of credit different from working capital?

A line lets you draw funds as needs arise, while working capital is a single lump sum. Your offer explains how the specific product works.

What do I need to apply?

About three months of business bank statements and a 5-minute application. No tax returns.

Is my credit score a deal breaker?

FICO 500+ is considered. Credit is weighed together with your deposits and existing obligations.

How quickly can I access funds?

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

How will I know what I owe?

Your offer shows the full repayment amount and schedule before you accept.

Can I use a line for seasonal stock?

Yes. Many store owners draw on a line to stock up before busy seasons and holiday weekends, then repay as that inventory sells through the register.

Beer delivery $12,000.00
Compressor fix $9,000.00
Vendor invoice $18,000.00
Holiday stock $25,000.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

A few habits make a convenience store a stronger candidate for a line.

  • Keep daily card and cash deposits consistent
  • Avoid negative balance days in the account
  • Track which bills recur each month
  • Have three months of statements on hand

Our line of credit vs. a bank line

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Paperwork
About 3 months of bank statements
Tax returns and financials
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Strong credit usually expected
First check
Soft pull
Hard pull common
Speed
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Several weeks
Application
About 5 minutes
Branch meetings and forms

Have funds ready before the next bill shows up

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

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