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Slow-Season Funding for Landscaping

Carry your crew, trucks and overhead through the quiet months and hit spring ready to work. Apply in 5 minutes with no tax returns.

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Landscaping Slow-Season Funding

Make the off-season a setup for a strong spring

Winter shouldn't mean losing your best people or letting equipment sit broken. We fund established landscapers based on their deposit history, with a clear offer up front.

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.

Off-season funding made for landscapers

Light paperwork, fast answer

Apply in 5 minutes with about three months of statements. Funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses.

We expect seasonality

FICO 500+ is considered, and we read your deposits across busy and slow stretches, not one month.

Full cost shown first

Your offer states the total repayment amount before you accept. Nothing gets added after you sign.

Repayment you can plan for

The payment schedule is laid out in the offer, so you can map it against the coming season.

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.

The bills don't hibernate

Mowing contracts end, leaves are bagged, and in many regions the phone goes quiet for weeks. But truck payments, insurance, shop rent and your core crew's wages keep coming. Slow-season funding for landscaping is about keeping the company intact through the lean stretch so you start spring with your people and equipment ready, rather than rebuilding from scratch.

Common slow-season uses

Some owners also use the quieter months to add snow removal or holiday lighting services, which takes upfront spending on blades, salt spreaders or lighting inventory.

How seasonality fits our review

We expect landscaping deposits to rise and fall. When we review about three months of business bank statements, we're looking at the overall pattern and whether the business brings in steady money when it's working. A FICO of 500 or higher is considered, there's no tax return requirement, and the first credit check is a soft pull.

Timing helps. Applying near the end of your busy stretch, when recent statements show strong deposits, often gives a clearer picture than waiting until the account is at its lowest.

Planning the amount

Start with the costs that don't stop: truck and equipment payments, insurance, rent, and the wages of anyone you can't afford to lose. Add the spring prep you want to do early. That total, compared with what your account can carry on its own, is a sensible starting point for the request.

Matching the product to the off-season

A business line of credit works well when you want a cushion to draw from only if needed. Working capital gives a single lump sum for a known list of winter costs. If you're buying a plow or spreader, equipment financing fits that purchase. For more on managing the cycle, see our landscaping cash flow guide.

Every offer shows the full repayment amount and schedule before you agree. Apply in about five minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply when my revenue is at its lowest?

Yes, though applying while recent statements still show your busy months can give a fuller picture of the business.

What do I need to send?

About three months of business bank statements. No tax returns are required.

Is snow removal equipment something you fund?

Yes. Equipment financing or working capital can cover plows, spreaders and similar gear for adding winter services.

How fast can funds arrive?

Decisions move quickly, and qualified businesses can be funded in as little as 24 hours.

Will checking my options hurt my credit?

No. We begin with a soft credit pull that doesn't affect your score.

Should I borrow for the whole winter at once?

Not necessarily. Listing your fixed winter costs first helps you request what you actually need. A line of credit lets you draw in stages if you're unsure how long the slow stretch will last.

Winter payroll $36,000.00
Insurance renewal $12,500.00
Snow plow setup $24,000.00
Spring materials $19,000.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

Use the quiet weeks to get your file in better shape.

  • Apply while recent statements reflect your busy season
  • Keep business and personal spending in separate accounts
  • List off-season costs so you request the right amount
  • Bring past-due bills current where you can

Off-season funding: us vs. a bank

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Application
5 minutes online
Lengthy forms and meetings
Paperwork
About 3 months of bank statements
Tax returns and financial statements
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Typically higher score cutoffs
First credit check
Soft pull
Hard pull at the start
Speed
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Several weeks is common

Get through winter and come back stronger

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

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