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Payroll Funding for Clothing Stores

Inventory ties up cash; your team still needs paychecks. Apply in 5 minutes and get funded in as little as 24 hours if you qualify.

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Clothing store payroll funding

Pay your associates on time, every time

Apparel retail runs on seasonal buys. We help clothing stores keep payroll steady while merchandise sells through.

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.

Payroll support that fits retail timing

Quick and simple

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

Flexible on credit

FICO 500 and up considered. Your store's sales deposits matter most.

Costs shown up front

Your offer shows the full repayment amount before you accept. Nothing new appears after you sign.

A schedule you can plan on

The repayment schedule is spelled out in the offer, so you can line it up with your sales calendar.

Need capital this week?

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 payroll gets tight in apparel retail

Clothing stores pay for merchandise long before it sells. You place orders for the next season, the boxes arrive, and the cash sits on hangers until shoppers come in. Meanwhile your sales associates, stock team and store manager still get paid every week or two. That timing gap is where payroll stress comes from, not a lack of sales.

Payroll funding gives you a cushion so staff get paid on schedule while inventory turns into revenue.

Common payroll pressure points

None of these mean the store is in trouble. They mean money is in the wrong place for a couple of weeks.

How the process works

  1. Fill out the 5-minute application. We start with a soft credit pull.
  2. Share about three months of business bank statements. No tax returns required.
  3. Review your offer. It shows the full repayment amount and the schedule before you accept.
  4. Qualified stores can be funded in as little as 24 hours.

We consider FICO scores of 500 and up, and sole proprietors can apply. Funding ranges from $25,000 to $5,000,000, sized mainly by your deposits and existing obligations.

Which product fits a payroll gap

For a one-time crunch, working capital is the simplest fit. If payroll gets tight every season, a business line of credit lets you draw only when you need it. Stores with heavy card volume sometimes look at a merchant cash advance or revenue-based financing, where repayment is tied to sales. Our comparison page walks through the tradeoffs.

Size it to the gap, not the wish list

Add up the payroll runs you need to cover until your next strong sales stretch, then add a small buffer. Borrowing far beyond that just adds cost. For illustration, a boutique with a weekly payroll of $9,000 facing a four-week slow stretch might look at something near $40,000, not $150,000.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the funds only for payroll?

You can use the money for payroll, payroll taxes or any other operating cost that keeps the store running.

What do you need from my clothing store?

A short application and about three months of business bank statements. No tax returns.

Is my credit score a deal breaker?

We consider FICO 500 and up. Deposits and existing obligations carry a lot of weight in the review.

How soon could payroll be covered?

Qualified businesses can be funded in as little as 24 hours after approval.

Do I know the total cost up front?

Yes. Your offer lists the full repayment amount and schedule before you accept, with no surprise costs after you sign.

Is payroll funding a good idea every season?

It works best for a temporary timing gap. If payroll is short every month, look at staffing, pricing and buying first. If the gap is seasonal and predictable, a business line of credit may cost less than repeated lump sums because you draw only what you need.

Holiday staff $30,000.00
Payroll taxes $14,000.00
Two pay periods $22,000.00
New store manager $16,500.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

A few steps can make payroll smoother between seasons.

  • Build a 13-week cash forecast around your buying calendar
  • Stagger vendor deliveries to spread out payments
  • Schedule staff hours to match foot traffic data
  • Keep store sales in one dedicated business account

How we compare to a bank for payroll gaps

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Time to apply
About 5 minutes
Hours of paperwork
Tax returns
Not required
Usually required
Credit range
FICO 500+ considered
Higher scores preferred
Funding speed
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Weeks in many cases
Sole proprietors
Can apply
Often harder to qualify

Keep your clothing store team paid

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

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