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Line of Credit vs MCA for Concrete Contractors

Compare reusable credit with a lump-sum advance for pours, payroll and equipment. Funding from $25,000 with a 5-minute application.

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Concrete Contractor Funding

Match your funding to the pour schedule

Materials come first, payment comes later. Choose the tool that bridges that gap without tying up more than you need.

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.

Built for concrete crews

Fast, minimal paperwork

Short application and about three months of bank statements. Funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses.

Room on credit

FICO 500+ considered. We begin with a soft pull so you can see options before anything else.

No surprise costs

Your full repayment amount is shown in the offer before you accept. Nothing new appears after you sign.

Repayment you can plan

The schedule is spelled out in the offer up front, so you can line it up with GC payment timing.

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.

Concrete cash flow has its own rhythm

Concrete work is front-loaded. You pay for ready-mix, rebar, forms and labor before the slab cures, and the check from the general contractor may come weeks later. Weather can stop pours for days. That gap between spending and getting paid is the reason most concrete owners eventually compare a line of credit with a merchant cash advance.

How a line of credit works on concrete jobs

A business line of credit gives you an approved limit. You draw when a job needs materials or payroll, repay as the GC pays you, and the limit is available again. That makes it a good match for contractors who juggle several jobs at once and never know exactly which one will pay late.

More on this at business line of credit for concrete.

How a merchant cash advance works on concrete jobs

A merchant cash advance is a single lump sum, repaid from future receivables. It is better suited to one clear need: a mixer or power trowel that broke mid-season, a down payment on a bigger contract, or staffing up for a commercial job. You get the whole amount at once and know exactly what you are repaying. See merchant cash advance for concrete. If the purchase is a machine, equipment financing for concrete is also worth a look.

Questions to ask yourself first

  1. Is the need recurring or one-time? Recurring leans line of credit; one-time leans advance.
  2. Do you know the exact amount? A known number fits an advance. An unknown number fits a line.
  3. How lumpy are your deposits? We look at your bank statements to understand timing, so lumpiness is not a dealbreaker, but it shapes the offer.

Applying with Merchant Fund Express

We fund established businesses with steady deposits, from $25,000 to $5,000,000. The application takes about 5 minutes, starts with a soft credit pull, and asks for around three months of business bank statements. No tax returns required. FICO 500+ is considered and sole proprietors can apply. Qualified businesses can see funding in as little as 24 hours. Apply here and compare both offers.

Frequently Asked Questions

My GCs pay in 30 to 60 days. Does that hurt my chances?

Funders look at the overall pattern of deposits over a few months, not one slow check. Uneven timing is common in concrete and shapes the offer rather than ending the conversation.

Which is better for a broken mixer truck?

A one-time repair or replacement often fits a merchant cash advance or equipment financing, since you know the amount and need it all now.

Can I use a line of credit for rain delays?

Yes. Drawing to cover payroll during weather stoppages and repaying when work resumes is a common use.

What documents do I need?

About three months of business bank statements and the short application. No tax returns required.

Can a one-truck operator apply?

Yes. Sole proprietors can apply as long as the business shows steady deposits.

Ready-mix deposit $40,000.00
Power trowel $26,000.00
Rain-delay payroll $55,000.00
Pump truck down $95,000.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

These steps help any funder read your concrete business more clearly.

  • Deposit every GC check into the business account
  • Avoid overdrafts during slow weeks
  • Keep job invoices organized by customer
  • Gather your last three bank statements

Merchant Fund Express vs a typical bank

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Paperwork
About 3 months of bank statements
Tax returns, P&L, balance sheet
Tax returns
Not required
Usually two years required
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Stricter score cutoffs
Timing
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Weeks of underwriting
Who can apply
Sole proprietors can apply
Often favors larger firms

Compare both options for your concrete company

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

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