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Inventory Funding for Pet Grooming Shops

Stock shampoo, blades, treats and retail before the rush. Apply in 5 minutes with about three months of bank statements and no tax returns.

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Pet Grooming Inventory Funding

Keep the shelves and the tub room stocked

Buy supplies in bulk when the price is right and let repayment come from the steady deposits your regular clients already produce.

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 how grooming salons buy

Quick decisions, light paperwork

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

Credit history is not the whole story

FICO from 500 considered. We look at your deposits and client flow, not just a score.

The full cost shown first

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

Repayment you can plan around

The repayment schedule is spelled out in your offer, so you know what leaves the account and when.

Ready to see your numbers?

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.

Why grooming shops run short on stock

A grooming salon looks like a service business, but the shelves tell a different story. Shampoos, conditioners, de-shedding treatments, blades, clipper oil, towels, bows and bandanas all get used up every day, and many shops also sell retail food, treats, collars and leashes at the front counter. When a supplier runs a volume deal or a holiday rush is coming, the cash to stock up often has to leave the account weeks before the appointments and retail sales pay it back.

Inventory funding for pet grooming covers that gap. You buy what you need while the price is right, and repayment comes from the deposits your book of clients already produces.

What groomers typically stock with it

If the bigger need is a new tub, table or dryer, our equipment financing for pet grooming page covers that side.

How we look at a grooming business

We start with about three months of business bank statements. We want to see steady card and cash deposits from regular clients, how much the account dips between busy weeks, and what other payments are already coming out. Tax returns are not required, and the 5-minute application starts with a soft credit pull. FICO scores from 500 are considered, and sole proprietors and single-chair or mobile groomers can apply.

Funding runs from $25,000 to $5,000,000. Most inventory requests from salons sit near the low end of that range, and the amount offered depends mainly on your deposits and existing obligations.

Picking the right product for stock purchases

A business line of credit suits shops that reorder supplies every few weeks, since you draw only what you need. A merchant cash advance ties repayment to card sales, which can feel easier in slower weeks. Working capital works for a single larger restock. Your offer lays out the full repayment amount and schedule before you accept, so you can compare before committing.

Ready to price it out? Start your application.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a mobile groomer get inventory funding?

Yes. Mobile and home-based groomers can apply, including sole proprietors. We review business bank deposits the same way we do for a storefront salon.

How fast can I get the money to buy stock?

Decisions move quickly, and funding can arrive in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses, which helps when a supplier deal has a deadline.

Do I need to show tax returns?

No. We work from about three months of business bank statements plus a short application.

Will applying hurt my credit?

We start with a soft credit pull, which does not affect your score the way a hard inquiry does.

Can I use the funds for retail items as well as grooming supplies?

Yes. Retail food, treats and accessories you sell at the counter are a common use, alongside products used on the table.

Bulk shampoo $25,000.00
Retail treats $32,000.00
Holiday gift sets $28,500.00
Blades and tools $26,000.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

A few habits make a grooming shop's file stronger before you apply.

  • Run all card and cash sales through one business account
  • Keep the account from dipping negative between busy weeks
  • Track which retail items actually sell before bulk buying
  • Have your last three months of statements ready to upload

Grooming inventory funding: us vs. a bank

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Application
5 minutes online
Long forms and branch visits
Documents
About 3 months of statements
Tax returns and financials
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Often much higher scores
Speed
As little as 24 hours
Weeks of underwriting
Sole proprietors
Can apply
Often turned away

Stock up before your busiest weeks

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

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