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Line of Credit vs MCA for Convenience Stores

Restock, repair or remodel. Compare a reusable credit line with a lump-sum advance. Funding from $25,000 and FICO 500+ considered.

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C-Store Funding Comparison

Keep the shelves full without guessing on cash

Inventory cycles and one-time projects need different funding. We lay out both options so you can pick the one that fits your store.

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.

Why store owners choose us

Quick and simple

A 5-minute application and roughly three months of bank statements. Funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses.

Flexible on credit

FICO 500+ considered, starting with a soft credit pull that will not affect your score.

Full cost shown first

See the total repayment amount in your offer before you accept. No surprise costs after you sign.

Set repayment plan

Your schedule is laid out in the offer up front so you can plan around delivery days.

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.

Daily sales, weekly deliveries

A convenience store sees money come in every hour and go out on delivery day. Beverage, snack and tobacco vendors want payment on their schedule, while your register fills on the customer's. When a cooler dies or a big holiday weekend needs extra stock, most owners end up comparing a line of credit with a merchant cash advance.

Where a line of credit shines

A line gives you a limit to draw on and refill. That fits inventory cycles: pull funds to stock up ahead of summer or a long weekend, then pay it down as product sells. It is also handy for the small surprises that keep coming, like a broken ice machine or a lottery terminal deposit.

Read more on our business line of credit for convenience stores page, or see inventory funding for convenience stores.

Where a merchant cash advance shines

An advance puts one lump sum in your account, repaid from future sales. Stores with heavy card volume often like how it lines up with what comes through the register. It works best for single, larger projects:

See merchant cash advance for convenience stores.

Which one fits your store

Ask what the money is for. If you will need it again and again in different amounts, a line usually makes more sense. If you have one project with a price tag, an advance is simpler to plan around. In both cases the offer spells out the full repayment amount and schedule before you accept, so there is no guesswork on what you owe.

Thin margins are normal in this business. Funders focus on the consistency of your deposits more than any single slow week.

Our process

We provide $25,000 to $5,000,000 to established stores with steady deposits. The application takes about 5 minutes and begins with a soft credit pull. We review around three months of business bank statements, with no tax returns required. FICO 500+ is considered and sole proprietors can apply. Qualified businesses can be funded in as little as 24 hours. Start here.

Frequently Asked Questions

My store has thin margins. Can I still qualify?

Funders weigh how steady your deposits are and what obligations you already carry. Thin margins are typical for c-stores and are considered as part of the overall picture.

Do cash sales count?

What counts is what gets deposited in your business bank account. Depositing cash sales regularly gives a fuller view of your store's revenue.

Which is better for holiday inventory?

A line of credit often suits seasonal restocking because you can draw what you need and pay it down as product sells.

Can I fund a cooler replacement quickly?

Yes, decisions move fast and funding can arrive in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses.

Do you need my tax returns?

No. About three months of business bank statements and the short application are what we review.

Walk-in cooler $32,000.00
Holiday restock $25,000.00
Store remodel $110,000.00
Hot food station $45,000.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

Small changes can make your store's cash flow easier for any funder to read.

  • Deposit cash sales into the business account regularly
  • Keep vendor payments on the business account
  • Avoid negative balances before applying
  • Pull your last three monthly statements

How we stack up against a bank

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Documents
About 3 months of bank statements
Tax returns and projections
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Higher score expected
Speed
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Weeks to a decision
First step
Soft credit pull
Hard inquiry
Owner type
Sole proprietors can apply
Entity paperwork often needed

Choose the right funding for your store

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

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