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Inventory Funding for Hardware Stores

Stock lumber, paint, tools and seasonal goods before demand hits. 5-minute application, bank statements only, no tax returns.

Fund My Inventory

Hardware Store Inventory Funding

Book the truckload while the price is right

Vendor deals and early-buy windows do not wait. We review your deposits and can fund qualified hardware stores in as little as 24 hours.

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.

Inventory funding that fits retail hardware

Speed with minimal paperwork

Apply in about 5 minutes with roughly three months of bank statements. No tax returns needed.

Room for imperfect credit

FICO 500+ is considered. We put weight on your store's deposit history.

Total cost in plain view

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

Predictable repayment

Your schedule is laid out up front, so you can plan it against sell-through.

Need capital this week?

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.

Inventory is the business

A hardware store can carry tens of thousands of SKUs, from single screws to riding mowers. Customers expect you to have the exact part they need today, which means a lot of money sits on shelves at any given time. Add vendor minimums, early-buy programs and price swings on lumber and building materials, and inventory can tie up cash fast.

When a supplier offers a good deal on a truckload or a co-op booking window opens, having cash ready can be the difference between earning margin and missing it.

How inventory funding works with us

We offer a few ways to buy stock without emptying your operating account:

Buying smart with borrowed cash

Funding stock works best on items that turn. Before you place a big order, look at last year's sell-through for the same category. Fast movers like fasteners, paint sundries, filters and seasonal staples usually justify the cost. Slow specialty items can sit and tie up the funds you just brought in.

For illustration

A store that sees spring paint and garden sales climb each year might use funding in late winter to book those goods early, then repay as the busy months bring higher deposits. Your actual amount depends mainly on your deposits and existing obligations.

Applying

The application takes about 5 minutes and starts with a soft credit pull. We need about three months of business bank statements. No tax returns are required, FICO scores from 500 are considered, and sole proprietors can apply. Qualified businesses can be funded in as little as 24 hours. Your offer shows the full repayment amount and schedule before you accept. Start here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What inventory can I buy with the funds?

Anything your store sells: lumber, building materials, tools, hardware, paint, plumbing and electrical supplies, lawn and garden goods and seasonal items.

How much inventory funding can I get?

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

Can I use funding for an early-buy or co-op booking?

Yes. Many owners use working capital to place early orders when terms are favorable.

Do you need my inventory reports?

No. Our review relies on about three months of business bank statements. Your own inventory reports are still useful for deciding how much to request.

Should I fund slow-moving specialty items?

Be careful. Funding works best on stock that sells through in a reasonable time. Specialty items that sit on the shelf for long periods tie up cash while repayment continues, so many owners keep those orders small and lean on fast movers instead.

Does applying affect my credit score?

We begin with a soft credit pull, so you can see your options first.

Lumber order $45,000.00
Spring garden $22,000.00
Power tools $17,500.00
Plumbing restock $8,200.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

Better inventory habits make funded stock pay off faster.

  • Review sell-through by category before reordering
  • Cut slow SKUs before a big buy
  • Track vendor early-buy and booking dates
  • Keep receiving and invoices organized

Inventory funding: us vs. a typical bank

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Review based on
Bank deposits
Collateral and tax returns
Time to funds
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Several weeks typical
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Higher bar usually
Paperwork
About 3 months of statements
Full financial package
Credit check
Soft pull to start
Hard pull common

Keep Your Shelves Full

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

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