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Funding With a 500 Credit Score

500 is the start of our range. At this level your bank deposits carry the file, and we review them closely.

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Qualifying with a 500 score

Bottom of the range, not out of the running

With a 500 score, steady deposits, a clean account and manageable existing payments are what make an offer possible.

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.

Straightforward from the start

Five minutes, few documents

About three months of statements and no tax returns. Funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses.

500 is in range

FICO 500+ considered. Deposits and account health weigh heavily.

Total cost in writing

Your offer shows the full repayment amount before you accept, with no surprise costs after you sign.

No guessing on payments

The repayment schedule is spelled out in the offer up front.

Cash flow tight this month?

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.

500 is where our range starts

We consider FICO 500 and up. That means a 500 score gets reviewed, but it also means there is not much room below it, so the rest of your file has to carry more weight. Being direct about that up front saves everyone time.

What funders need to see at 500

When credit is at the bottom of the range, the business account does most of the talking:

None of these is a checkbox. A funder reads them together. You can learn more on funding with high revenue and low credit.

What to expect from an offer

At 500, offers tend to be more conservative on amount and structure. That is not a bad thing if the payment fits. Before you accept anything, look at the full repayment amount and the schedule in the offer, and check the payment against your slowest month. If the numbers do not work, it is fine to wait and reapply after a few clean months.

Options we review

Merchant cash advance and working capital are the most common starting points at this range because they lean on deposit history. Equipment financing, revenue-based financing and a business line of credit are also reviewed. See the full comparison at best business loans for a 500 credit score.

For illustration

A cleaning company owner has a 500 FICO after a past business closed. The current company deposits steadily every week, keeps a small cushion, and has no other advances open. That is the kind of file where a 500 score can still lead to an offer, because the business account is doing the work. A 500 score with heavy existing payments and frequent overdrafts is much harder to fund.

If your account is not there yet, a few clean months can change that.

Check without a hard pull

A soft credit pull starts the process. Five minutes, no tax returns. Apply here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get funding with a 500 credit score?

You can apply. 500 is the lowest score we consider, so strong, steady deposits and a clean account matter a lot.

What if my score is below 500?

Our range starts at FICO 500. If you are just under, working on the score for a few months and reapplying may make sense.

Does a 500 score mean a smaller amount?

Often offers are more conservative at this level. The amount mainly depends on your deposits and existing obligations.

Will you do a hard credit check?

We start with a soft credit pull, so checking your options does not add a hard inquiry.

Can a sole proprietor with a 500 score apply?

Yes. Sole proprietors can apply.

How long should I wait to reapply if declined?

There is no fixed rule. A few months of steady deposits, no negative days and current accounts usually make a fresh review worthwhile.

Stock refill $27,000.00
Equipment fix $32,000.00
Payroll $25,500.00
Past-due bills $36,000.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

At 500, a few months of discipline can change the picture.

  • Keep all accounts current from today forward
  • Avoid negative balance days in the business account
  • Lower card balances wherever you can
  • Hold off on new debt before applying

500 credit: us vs. traditional lenders

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
500 FICO
Reviewed
Below most cutoffs
Weight on deposits
High
Low
Documents
About 3 months of statements
Returns, statements, collateral
Speed
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Weeks
Credit check
Soft pull to start
Hard pull

Let your deposits make the case

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

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