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Funding for a Big Contract at Your Hardware Store

Buy the materials, staff up and deliver the order, then get paid on the customer's schedule. 5-minute application.

Fund the Contract

Hardware Store Contract Funding

Say yes to the large order without emptying your account

Builders and property managers pay on their terms. We help you cover materials and operations in between, with funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified stores.

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.

Contract funding that keeps both sides running

Quick with minimal paperwork

About three months of bank statements and a 5-minute application. No tax returns.

Credit is not the whole story

FICO 500+ is considered, with real weight on your deposit history.

The full cost is clear

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

Repayment you can time

The schedule is laid out up front, so you can line it up with the customer's payment terms.

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.

The good problem of a large order

Landing a big supply contract is a win for a hardware store. A local builder wants all the fasteners, hardware and paint for a subdivision. A property management company needs maintenance supplies for dozens of buildings. A school or municipal buyer places a large order. The catch is timing: you buy the goods up front, deliver them, then wait for the customer to pay on their own terms.

Meanwhile your regular walk-in customers still expect full shelves, and your regular bills keep arriving.

Covering the gap between buying and getting paid

We can provide working capital to purchase the materials, add delivery capacity and keep regular operations running while you wait on payment. Options include:

For a broader look at funding by product, see business lines of credit for hardware stores.

Questions to settle before you sign the contract

  1. When does the customer pay, and is it in one payment or in stages?
  2. Can your vendors fill the order on time, and do they need payment up front?
  3. Do you have the trucks and staff to deliver without hurting walk-in service?
  4. What is your margin after delivery costs and any funding cost?

If the contract still makes sense after those answers, funding can carry you through the waiting period.

How we review your request

We look mainly at your current business bank deposits and existing obligations, using about three months of statements. No tax returns are required, the application takes about 5 minutes, and we start with a soft credit pull. FICO scores from 500 are considered and sole proprietors can apply. Qualified businesses can be funded in as little as 24 hours, and the full repayment amount and schedule appear in your offer before you accept. Apply now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need a copy of the contract?

Our review is based mainly on your bank statements. Having the contract details handy helps you decide how much to request and when you can expect payment.

What can contract funding pay for?

Materials, extra staff hours, delivery costs, a truck or trailer and regular store expenses during the wait for payment.

How much can I get for a large order?

Funding ranges from $25,000 to $5,000,000, based mainly on your deposits and existing obligations.

Can I take on more than one contract at a time?

Possibly, but be careful about stretching cash and staff too thin. Your offer will show the full repayment amount, so you can see how it fits.

How fast can I fund the order?

Qualified businesses can be funded in as little as 24 hours, which helps when a buyer wants delivery soon.

Will my regular customers notice?

They should not if you plan well. Funding can keep your normal stock levels steady while contract goods ship out, so walk-in shoppers still find what they came for.

Builder order $56,000.00
Extra trailer $14,000.00
Delivery wages $9,800.00
Paint for units $23,500.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

Good contract habits protect your margin.

  • Get payment terms in writing before ordering
  • Confirm vendor lead times early
  • Price delivery and labor into your bid
  • Invoice promptly at each delivery stage

Contract funding: us vs. a typical bank

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Time to funds
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Often too slow for the order
Documents
About 3 months of statements
Financials and tax returns
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Typically higher
Credit check
Soft pull to start
Hard pull common
Amount range
$25,000 to $5,000,000
Varies, often limited

Take the Contract With Confidence

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

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