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Inventory Funding for Clothing Stores

Buy next season's lines and restock best sellers on the vendor's timeline, not your bank's. Funding in as little as 24 hours if you qualify.

Fund My Inventory

Apparel inventory funding

Keep the racks full when shoppers show up

Apparel buys happen months ahead. We help clothing stores pay for inventory on time so they never miss a season or a size run.

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.

Inventory funding made for apparel retail

Quick with minimal paperwork

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

Credit flexibility

FICO 500 and up considered. Sales deposits drive the review.

Clear total cost

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

Predictable schedule

The repayment schedule is set out in the offer, so you can match it to sell-through.

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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.

Inventory is the store

In apparel, what is on the racks decides what you sell. Miss a reorder on a best-selling denim fit, or come up short on a vendor's seasonal minimum, and shoppers go somewhere else. The challenge is that clothing buys happen months ahead, often with deposits due well before the product sells. Inventory funding lets you buy at the right time instead of when cash happens to be available.

Smart ways stores use inventory funding

How funders view an inventory request

Funders mostly look at your business bank deposits and any existing obligations. They want to see that sales come in regularly enough to support repayment while the new stock sells through. We ask for about three months of business bank statements, no tax returns, and consider FICO 500 and up. The application takes about 5 minutes and starts with a soft credit pull. Qualified stores can be funded in as little as 24 hours.

Choosing a structure

Working capital is a clean option for a single large buy. If you reorder in waves all season, a business line of credit lets you draw as you go. Revenue-based financing and a merchant cash advance both connect repayment to sales, which can track nicely with how inventory turns. Every offer lists the full repayment amount and the schedule before you accept.

Check the margin before you buy

Funding inventory makes sense when the goods sell through at a margin that comfortably covers the cost of the money. Look at your sell-through rate on similar items and plan for some markdowns. For illustration, a $60,000 holiday buy expected to sell at keystone markup still has room after a round of end-of-season markdowns, while a risky new brand might deserve a smaller test order first.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the funding to pay vendor deposits?

Yes. Many clothing stores use it to meet pre-book deposits and seasonal minimums.

How much inventory funding can I get?

Funding ranges from $25,000 to $5,000,000, depending mainly on your deposits and existing obligations.

Do you need my tax returns or inventory reports?

No tax returns are required. About three months of business bank statements is the core document.

Can a sole proprietor boutique apply?

Yes. Sole proprietors can apply.

How fast can I place the order?

Qualified businesses can be funded in as little as 24 hours, so you can meet vendor deadlines.

Is it smart to borrow for closeout or off-price deals?

It can be, if the goods fit your customers and sell through quickly at a solid margin. Review the deal against your past sell-through on similar items, and pass on bargains that would sit on the racks until the next markdown cycle.

Holiday pre-book $60,000.00
Denim reorder $18,000.00
Closeout deal $32,000.00
Footwear test $12,000.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

Tighter inventory habits make funding work harder for you.

  • Track sell-through by style and size every week
  • Mark down slow movers before they age out
  • Reorder proven sizes before they stock out
  • Keep vendor terms and deposit dates on one calendar

Inventory funding: us vs. a typical bank

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Application time
About 5 minutes
Days of back and forth
Paperwork
About 3 months of statements
Tax returns, financials
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Higher scores preferred
Speed
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Can miss vendor deadlines
Who can apply
Sole proprietors included
Often favors larger firms

Stock the next season with confidence

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

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