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Line of Credit vs MCA for Roofing Contractors

Compare a revolving limit with a lump-sum advance for materials, crews and storm season. Apply in about 5 minutes.

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Roofing Funding Comparison

Bridge the gap between tear-off and payment

Roofers often pay for materials and labor long before the check clears. Choose the funding structure that matches how your jobs actually pay out.

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 roofers work with us

Fast and light on paperwork

About 5 minutes to apply and three months of statements. Funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified contractors.

Flexible on credit

FICO 500+ is considered, and your deposit history carries real weight.

Clear total cost

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

Planned repayment

The schedule is set out in the offer, so you can plan it against your job pipeline.

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.

Roofing cash flow has a shape

Roofing work is lumpy. Storm season can bring more jobs than your crews can handle, and then the calendar thins out. Materials often get bought before the customer or insurer pays. That gap between paying for shingles, underlayment and labor and getting paid for the finished roof is where most roofers start looking at a line of credit or a merchant cash advance.

When a line of credit makes sense

A line of credit lets you draw up to a limit, repay, and draw again. If you run several jobs at once and each needs a material order, a revolving limit can cover them one at a time without taking a big lump sum you do not need yet.

Read more on our roofing line of credit page.

When a merchant cash advance makes sense

A merchant cash advance delivers one sum now and is repaid from future deposits on a schedule in your offer. It works for a defined push: staffing up for storm season, buying a second truck's worth of ladders and tear-off gear, or taking on a large commercial job that needs materials staged up front. Because it leans on deposits, it can help when your credit file is thinner than your workload. See our merchant cash advance for roofing page.

Questions to ask yourself

  1. Is this a one-time cost or something that repeats every job?
  2. How steady are my deposits month to month?
  3. What do I already owe, and how does a new payment fit on top?
  4. Is the purchase a vehicle or machine that equipment financing could cover instead?

Honest answers to those four usually point to the right product. Every application is reviewed on its own merits, so neither product is promised.

What applying looks like

Our application takes about 5 minutes and begins with a soft credit pull. We ask for about three months of business bank statements; no tax returns are required. FICO 500+ is considered, and sole proprietors can apply. Funding ranges from $25,000 to $5,000,000, and qualified contractors can be funded in as little as 24 hours. You see the full repayment amount and schedule in your offer before you accept. Start here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for storm season?

If you need one push of cash to staff up and buy materials, an advance is often the closer fit. If costs come job by job, a line of credit may suit you better.

Do insurance payment delays affect my application?

We look at your actual deposits. Uneven timing is normal in roofing, and it helps to explain your cycle when you apply.

Can a sole proprietor roofer apply?

Yes. Sole proprietors can apply, and we review the business bank statements you provide.

How much could I get?

Funding runs from $25,000 to $5,000,000. The amount depends mainly on your deposits and existing obligations.

Is there a hard credit check to start?

No. We start with a soft credit pull.

Shingle order $38,000.00
Crew payroll $55,000.00
Tear-off gear $27,500.00
Commercial job $160,000.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

These steps make your application easier to review.

  • Run every job deposit through one business account
  • Keep a current list of loans and advances you carry
  • Note seasonal dips so the reviewer sees the pattern
  • Bill promptly when a roof is finished

Us vs a traditional bank

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Paperwork
About 3 months of bank statements
Tax returns, financials
Application
About 5 minutes
Multi-day process
Credit check
Soft pull to start
Hard pull common
Credit considered
FICO 500+
Usually stronger credit
Time to funds
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Several weeks

Fund your next roofing season

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

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