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Slow-Season Funding for Moving Companies

Cover truck notes, insurance, storage rent and core crew pay from fall through late winter, then head into peak season ready to work.

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Off-Season Working Capital

Carry your crew from the last summer move to the first spring one

Seasonal swings are part of moving. Working capital sized to your off-season gap keeps the business steady until bookings climb again.

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 for movers

Quick and simple

5-minute application, about three months of statements, no tax returns. Funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses.

Credit flexibility

FICO 500+ considered. We weigh your deposit history, and checking options starts with a soft pull.

Full cost up front

Your offer shows the full repayment amount before you accept. No surprise costs after you sign.

Predictable schedule

The repayment schedule is set out in your offer, so you can plan it against next summer's bookings.

Payroll before sales come in?

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 moving calendar is lopsided

Most movers do a large share of their year between late spring and the end of summer, when school is out and leases turn over. Then bookings thin out. By January, the phone is quiet on weekdays, but truck payments, liability and cargo insurance, warehouse rent and your best crew members still need to be paid.

The cash you built up in July is supposed to carry you, but a late-season truck repair or a slow fall can eat through that cushion faster than planned.

What owners fund in the off-season

Slow-season funding tends to go toward three buckets:

Keeping the business intact

Insurance renewals, storage facility rent, software and truck notes that do not care what month it is.

Keeping the team

Paying a core group of experienced movers through winter so you are not training all-new crews in May.

Getting ready for spring

Truck maintenance, new blankets and dollies, and marketing for the peak season while ad costs are lower.

How we read a seasonal moving business

We look at about three months of business bank statements. If those months include your slowdown, we see that alongside the deposits that came before it. What matters is the overall pattern and the obligations you already carry, not a single quiet month. No tax returns are required, FICO 500+ is considered and the first step is a soft credit pull.

The moving company cash flow guide walks through how to map your own season before applying.

Size it to the gap

For illustration: if fixed costs and core payroll run more than revenue by a set amount each month from November through February, add those months up and add a cushion for spring prep. That is a more realistic request than the largest figure you could qualify for.

If you expect to draw at different times, a line of credit for moving companies may be a better fit than a lump sum. Each offer shows the full repayment amount and schedule before you accept. Start your application when you are ready.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply when bookings are slow?

Yes. Funders look at about three months of deposits, so a slow month is viewed alongside your stronger ones.

Can I use the funds for truck maintenance before spring?

Yes. Off-season maintenance and equipment prep is a common use.

What if most of my revenue comes in summer?

That is typical for movers. Plan your request around the months between busy seasons and check the repayment schedule fits.

How much can moving companies get?

Funding ranges from $25,000 to $5,000,000, depending mainly on deposits and existing obligations.

Do I need tax returns?

No. Bank statements and a 5-minute application are enough to start.

Insurance renewal $16,000.00
Warehouse rent $11,500.00
Core crew pay $30,000.00
Spring marketing $7,000.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

Movers who prepare for winter get cleaner funding reviews.

  • Map last year's monthly revenue against fixed costs
  • Set aside part of peak-season deposits
  • Book commercial and storage work for winter
  • Keep truck notes and insurance current

Off-season funding compared

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Seasonality
Read in context of deposits
Can stall approval
Documents
About three months of statements
Two years of returns
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Strong credit preferred
Speed
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Several weeks
Application
5 minutes
Long and in person

Get through winter in good shape

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

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