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Funding for New Owners of an Existing Business

You bought a running business. We review how it is performing under you, starting with your recent bank statements.

Apply as Owner

New Ownership Funding

The business has history. Now it has you.

Equipment, inventory, a refresh of the space: new owners often inherit a to-do list. Funding from $25,000 to $5,000,000 for qualified businesses.

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.

Made for owners taking over

No tax return chase

Five-minute application, about three months of statements. No need to dig up the seller's returns.

Your credit, considered fairly

FICO 500+ considered. The business's deposits under you are weighed alongside your score.

Total repayment shown first

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

Payments fit your new budget

The repayment schedule is laid out in the offer, so you can plan it with your seller note.

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.

Timing your application after the sale

The first few weeks after a purchase are often messy. The old merchant account closes, a new one opens, vendors update payment details, and deposits may land in two places for a while. If you can, let a few clean months build up in the account you control before you apply. If the need is urgent, apply anyway and explain the transition: when you took over, which account the deposits moved to, and whether anything changed with customers or staff. A reviewer reading a transition with that context sees a business changing hands, not a business in trouble. Partner buyouts within an existing business are a related case worth mentioning if that is your situation.

New owner, established business

Buying a running business is not the same as starting one. The customers, the location and the deposit history already exist. The question a funder asks is how much of that history carries over to you, and how the business has performed since the keys changed hands.

We are built for established businesses with steady deposits, and a recent ownership change does not by itself rule that out.

What a reviewer wants to see

If you have only a short history in a new account, see funding with a new business bank account.

Common uses after a purchase

New owners often need cash for things the old owner put off: equipment that is past due for replacement, a refresh of the space, a marketing reset, or inventory to rebuild depleted stock. Equipment financing, working capital and a business line of credit are typical fits. If you are still in the process of buying, read funding for a business acquisition.

Getting started

For illustration: an owner who bought a dental lab four months ago has three full months of statements under the new account, a seller note payment, and steady deposits. That is a reviewable file. Bring about three months of business bank statements, note the purchase date, and apply. It takes about five minutes, starts with a soft credit pull, and needs no tax returns.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the previous owner's history count?

It can provide context, but funders focus on how the business has performed under you and the deposits in the account you control.

How long do I need to have owned the business?

We review about three months of business bank statements. If your ownership is shorter, tell us and we will look at what is available.

Does my seller note affect funding?

Yes. Payments on a seller note or acquisition loan are existing obligations, and the amount depends partly on what you already owe.

Can I apply as a sole proprietor after buying a business?

Yes. Sole proprietors can apply.

Do I need the prior owner's tax returns?

No tax returns are required. Your recent business bank statements are the core of the review.

Equipment upgrade $75,000.00
Space refresh $50,000.00
Rebuild inventory $45,000.00
Rebrand launch $28,000.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

New owners can strengthen a file with a few early moves.

  • Open a business account in your name right away
  • Route all revenue through that one account
  • Keep the purchase paperwork handy to explain dates
  • Keep the seller note current and on schedule

New ownership: our review vs. a bank's

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Focus
Deposits under your ownership
Years of history in your name
Tax returns
Not required
Usually two years
Credit considered
FICO 500+
Usually higher
Credit check to start
Soft pull
Hard pull common
Speed
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Weeks to months

Took over a business? Let us look

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

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