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Business Funding Without Tax Returns

Returns on extension or not telling the full story? We review your recent bank statements instead. No tax returns required.

Apply Without Returns

No tax returns required

Your bank statements tell today's story

Returns look back a year or more. About three months of business bank statements show how your business is running right now.

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 statement-based review

Fast, with fewer documents

Five-minute application, about three months of statements. Funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses.

Credit flexibility

FICO 500+ is considered, alongside your deposit history.

Know the total cost

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

Repayment spelled out

Your schedule is laid out in the offer up front, so there is nothing to guess.

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.

Why returns often get in the way

Tax returns are a look backward. They may be a year or more old, they may be on extension, and they often show a lower income than the business really produces because of legitimate deductions. Many banks still build their review around them, which can stall or sink an application that the business itself could support.

What we review instead

We do not require tax returns. Our review centers on about three months of business bank statements, plus a soft credit pull to start. From the statements, funders look at:

Credit is part of the file as well, with FICO 500+ considered. More on this approach at funding with bank statements only.

Who this tends to help

Businesses that grew fast this year, owners whose returns are on extension, operators with big write-offs, and newer businesses without multiple years of filings. If your recent bank activity looks stronger than your last return, a statement-based review is built for that.

What it does not mean

No tax returns does not mean no review. Your deposits, account health and existing obligations still drive whether an offer is made and how large it is. Depending on the amount and product, additional information may be requested later in the process. Our guide to no-doc business loans explains the trade-offs.

For illustration

A distribution business doubled its sales this year, but its last filed return reflects the smaller business it used to be, and this year's return is on extension. A bank reviewing that return sees last year's numbers. A statement-based review sees the deposits flowing in now. For a growing business, that difference can decide whether the amount offered actually fits the need.

The flip side: if recent months are weaker than your returns, statements will show that too.

Products and next steps

We review merchant cash advance, working capital, a business line of credit, equipment financing and revenue-based financing, from $25,000 to $5,000,000. Every offer shows the full repayment amount and schedule before you accept. Apply in about five minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get business funding without tax returns?

Yes, we do not require tax returns to apply. We review about three months of business bank statements and your credit.

Why don't you need tax returns?

Recent bank activity shows how the business is doing now. Returns can be out of date or understate income because of deductions.

Is it harder to qualify without returns?

Not necessarily. Your deposits, account health and existing obligations carry the review.

My returns are on extension. Can I still apply?

Yes. Since returns are not required, an extension does not hold up the application.

How fast can I get funded?

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

Will you ever ask for more documents?

Depending on the amount and product, additional information may be requested later. Tax returns are not required to apply.

Growth inventory $75,000.00
New location $120,000.00
Equipment $64,000.00
Payroll $44,000.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

Make a statement-based review work in your favor.

  • Run all revenue through your business account
  • Keep deposits steady month to month
  • Limit negative days and returned items
  • Disclose existing payments up front

No tax returns: us vs. a bank

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Tax returns
Not required
Usually 2 or more years
Main documents
About 3 months of statements
Returns, P&L, balance sheet
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Higher bar
Speed
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Weeks to months
First credit check
Soft pull
Hard pull

Apply with just your bank statements

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

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