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A Business Line of Credit for Houston Owners

Keep a reserve ready for storm prep, slow receivables and summer repairs. 5-minute application, soft credit pull to start, FICO 500+ considered.

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Business Line of Credit, Houston

Draw when Houston cash flow gets uneven

From the Ship Channel to the Energy Corridor, timing gaps are part of doing business here. A line of credit lets you cover them and keep moving.

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.

Built for how Houston businesses run

Short file, quick decision

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

More than a credit score

FICO 500+ considered. We look closely at your deposits and existing obligations, not just a number.

Cost shown before you accept

Your offer shows the full repayment amount up front, so there are no surprise costs after you sign.

Repayment you can plan for

The repayment schedule is laid out in your offer before you commit, so you can plan around it.

Ready to see your numbers?

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 Houston owners keep a line open

Houston cash flow rarely moves in a straight line. A marine supply shop waits on a vessel operator to pay, an HVAC contractor gets slammed the first week the heat turns serious, and a restaurant near the Medical Center sees traffic swing with shift schedules and conferences. A business line of credit gives you a reserve you can draw on when those gaps open, instead of applying from scratch each time.

We work with established Houston businesses that show steady deposits. Lines start at $25,000 and larger limits are possible for bigger operations, sized mainly on your deposit history and the obligations you already carry.

Where a line fits in a Houston operation

What we ask for

The file is short. You complete a 5-minute application, we start with a soft credit pull, and you share about three months of business bank statements. No tax returns required, and sole proprietors can apply. Qualified businesses can be funded in as little as 24 hours once an offer is accepted.

Your offer lays out the full repayment amount and the repayment schedule before you sign, so you can judge the cost against the job it is paying for. Start your application when you are ready to see real numbers.

How we read a Houston bank statement

We are looking for rhythm, not perfection. A Pasadena machine shop with a big month followed by a light one, or a Katy landscaper whose deposits rise in spring and ease off in the heat, can still show the steady pattern we want to see. We pay attention to average deposits, how often the balance dips below zero, and what payments you already make to other funders or lenders. Those factors shape your limit more than any single month. If something on your statements looks unusual, like a one-time insurance payout after a storm, tell us and we will factor it in.

Line of credit, or something else?

A line works best for recurring, unpredictable needs. If you need one lump sum for a single project, working capital loans in Houston may be simpler. Businesses with heavy card volume sometimes compare a merchant cash advance in Houston. If you are outside the city, see our Texas business line of credit page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a Houston business with fair credit get a line of credit?

We consider owners with FICO scores of 500 and up. Credit is one factor; your deposit history and current obligations carry a lot of weight in how we size the line.

How fast can I access funds?

Decisions move quickly, and qualified businesses can be funded in as little as 24 hours after accepting an offer.

Do I need tax returns?

No. We ask for about three months of business bank statements and a short application.

Will applying hurt my credit?

We start with a soft credit pull, which does not affect your score the way a hard inquiry does.

How is my limit decided?

Mostly by your deposits and any obligations you already carry. Steady, consistent deposits generally support a larger reserve.

Storm prep stock $40,000.00
HVAC repair $18,000.00
Freight and fees $65,000.00
Payroll gap $90,000.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

A few habits help Houston owners get a stronger line offer.

  • Keep business and personal deposits in separate accounts
  • Avoid frequent negative balance days before applying
  • Have three recent months of statements ready to send
  • List existing obligations honestly on the application

Our line of credit vs. a typical bank line

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Application
About 5 minutes
Long forms and meetings
Documents
About 3 months of bank statements
Tax returns and financials
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Strong credit usually expected
Timing
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Often weeks
Credit check to start
Soft pull
Hard pull common

Set up your Houston line of credit

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

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