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Funding for Government Contractors

Agencies pay, just not fast. Get funding based on your business deposits to cover payroll, materials and mobilization while invoices process.

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Government Contracting

Carry the gap between award and first payment

Primes and subs can apply in about 5 minutes. We review about three months of business statements, start with a soft pull and consider FICO 500+.

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.

Funding that respects the government calendar

Fast and light on paperwork

No proposal-sized document package. Recent statements, a short application, and funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses.

Credit flexibility

FICO 500+ considered, reviewed alongside the deposit history your contracts have produced.

Clear total cost

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

Predictable repayment

The repayment schedule is laid out up front, so you can line it up against expected payment cycles.

Payroll before sales come in?

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.

Reliable customer, slow calendar

Government agencies are usually dependable payers, but the timeline can be long. Invoices go through approvals, payment systems have their own cycles, and a new contract often needs staff, materials or equipment before the first payment arrives. Prime contractors and subcontractors alike end up financing the work out of pocket for a while.

Merchant Fund Express offers funding based on your business bank deposits to help established contractors carry that gap.

What funders look at for government work

A signed contract is useful context, but funders typically lean on what your bank statements already show. Deposits that come in lumps are covered on our irregular deposits page.

Common uses

Contractors use funding to mobilize for a new award, cover payroll during the first invoice cycle, buy materials, add equipment, or keep commercial work running while government payments process. Equipment financing fits tools and vehicles; working capital and a business line of credit fit ongoing costs. Merchant cash advances and revenue-based financing are also available depending on your file.

How to apply

A 5-minute application, a soft credit pull, and about three months of business bank statements. No tax returns are required, and we consider FICO 500+. Funding runs from $25,000 to $5,000,000, and qualified businesses can be funded in as little as 24 hours. Your offer shows the full repayment amount and schedule before you accept. Check that schedule against your expected payment dates. Start your application.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to send my government contract?

Our core review uses business bank statements. Sharing contract details can add context, especially if your deposits are lumpy.

Can subcontractors apply?

Yes. Subcontractors on government work can apply, and the review centers on their own business deposits.

Is this the same as contract financing or assignment of claims?

No. We review your overall business activity, and funding is not tied to assigning a specific government payment.

What if my first government payment has not arrived yet?

A funder will look at the deposits your business already has. A contract that has not paid yet is context, but existing deposit history carries more weight.

How do I size the request for a new award?

Start with the costs you must carry before the first payment clears, such as payroll, materials and mobilization, and add a modest cushion. The amount offered depends mainly on your deposits and existing obligations, so a funder may size it differently than the contract value.

Do you require tax returns?

No. About three months of business bank statements and a short application are what we ask for.

Mobilization $120,000.00
Payroll cycle $95,000.00
Materials $70,000.00
Field equipment $140,000.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

Contractors can make their files stronger with a few habits.

  • Invoice promptly and track each payment status
  • Keep some commercial work to smooth deposits
  • Hold a cash cushion sized to one payment cycle
  • Keep contract revenue in one business account

Government contractors: us vs. a typical bank

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Review basis
Business bank deposits
Financials, returns, collateral
Tax returns
Not required
Usually required
Credit check to start
Soft pull
Hard pull common
Application
About 5 minutes
Lengthy package
Funding speed
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Weeks is common

Fund the work before the agency pays

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

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