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Funding With a Recent Bankruptcy Discharge

A discharge is a real factor, and so is how your business runs today. We review both, starting with a soft credit pull.

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Post-Bankruptcy Funding

Your business kept going. Let us see how it is doing.

Established businesses with steady deposits can apply after a discharge. Funding from $25,000 to $5,000,000 for qualified businesses, sized on deposits and obligations.

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.

A fair look after a hard chapter

Simple to start

Five-minute application and about three months of statements. No tax returns required.

FICO 500+ considered

A discharge is weighed with your rebuilt history and current deposits, not judged alone.

Every cost visible first

The full repayment amount is in your offer before you accept. No surprise costs after you sign.

No guessing on payments

Your repayment schedule is laid out in the offer up front, so you can plan with confidence.

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.

What to avoid while you rebuild

The months right after a discharge are when habits matter most. Taking on several new obligations quickly, letting the business account run to zero, or missing a payment on a new card all undercut the progress a reviewer is looking for. Keeping business and personal money separate also helps, since a clean business account makes it easy to see what the company earns on its own. If you are a sole proprietor, you can still apply, and keeping a dedicated business account is especially useful in your case. None of this is a checklist that leads to a yes, but each item gives a reviewer more reasons to see a stable business.

A discharge is part of your history, not all of it

A bankruptcy discharge stays on your credit report and any funder will see it. It is a serious factor, and we will not pretend otherwise. But it is one factor. For an established business with steady deposits, the review also looks at what the business is doing today, starting with about three months of business bank statements.

How funders weigh a recent discharge

We consider FICO 500 and up. Each file is reviewed on its whole picture, so we cannot say in advance how a discharge will land for you.

Setting realistic expectations

Expect a careful review and an amount sized to what your deposits support. Starting with a smaller, clear need, such as one piece of equipment or a payroll cycle, often makes more sense than a large request. Funding ranges from $25,000 to $5,000,000 for qualified businesses. If you still have open liens, see funding with a tax lien. If credit is the main hurdle, funding with a 500 credit score may help too.

Applying after bankruptcy

For illustration: a plumbing contractor whose personal bankruptcy was discharged last year has kept the business open, shows steady deposits, and has paid every bill on time since. Their file has a story a reviewer can follow. Note the discharge date in your application, then apply. It takes about five minutes and starts with a soft credit pull.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get business funding after a bankruptcy discharge?

It may be possible for an established business with steady deposits. A discharge is weighed with timing, rebuilt payment history, and current deposits. It is never reviewed in isolation.

Should I mention the bankruptcy in my application?

Yes. It will appear on your credit report anyway, and noting the discharge date and cause helps a reviewer understand your file.

Does it matter if the bankruptcy was personal?

Funders usually consider whether it was personal or tied to a business, and whether this business was involved. Context helps.

Will applying affect my rebuilding credit?

We start with a soft credit pull, which does not work like a hard inquiry on your score.

What credit score do you consider?

We consider FICO 500 and up, alongside about three months of business bank statements.

Work truck repair $30,000.00
Tools and parts $25,000.00
Payroll cycle $45,000.00
Small equipment $35,000.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

These steps help show a reviewer that the pattern has changed.

  • Pay every bill on time since the discharge
  • Keep a steady balance in the business account
  • Avoid stacking new debt while rebuilding
  • Keep the discharge paperwork ready to reference

After bankruptcy: us vs. a bank

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
How discharge is read
One factor with current deposits
Often a hard stop
Credit considered
FICO 500+
Much higher bar
Credit check to start
Soft pull
Hard pull
Documents
About three months of statements
Tax returns, financials
Speed
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Weeks or longer

Rebuilding? Let us review your business

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

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