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How can a Puerto Rico business get funded without waiting on a bank?

Online revenue-based funders review bank statements and decide in a day instead of months; availability depends on the funder.

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Funding a Puerto Rico business without the long bank wait

Puerto Rico businesses often face slow bank processes and limited local lending options. Revenue-based funding, approved on bank deposits, can provide working capital within days while longer-term financing is explored.

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 owners use Merchant Fund Express

Same-day decisions

A person reviews your revenue, time in business and bank activity, often within hours.

Real underwriters

A human reads the file, not just an algorithm score.

500 credit minimum

You can apply at 500; stronger credit opens more products.

Lines of credit too

Advances, lines of credit and second-position options in one place.

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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.

How it actually works

Bank lending on the island has historically been concentrated among a small number of institutions, and many small businesses report long timelines and strict criteria. Hurricane recovery, energy costs and import logistics add pressure on cash flow, particularly for restaurants, retailers, contractors and tourism-related businesses whose revenue swings with the season and with events.

Revenue-based funding works differently. A funder reviews several months of business bank statements from a U.S.-regulated bank account, checks deposits, balances and existing payments, and considers personal credit from 500. Decisions can come the same day and funding as soon as the next business day once documents are complete, which can matter more than a lower rate when a supplier order or repair cannot wait.

The process can be handled in Spanish or English. Through MFE, one application reaches multiple funders, and owners can ask questions and review terms in Spanish. Ask for the total payback, payment amount and frequency, and whether early-payoff discounts at 30, 60 or 90 days are available.

Longer-term and lower-cost options remain worth pursuing for planned investments: SBA lenders operating in Puerto Rico, local cooperativas, and CDFIs or government development programs. A common approach is to use fast capital for the immediate need and work toward these options for the larger, longer projects.

Island businesses should also consider currency and banking details. Most Puerto Rico businesses bank in U.S. dollars with banks subject to U.S. regulation, which keeps funding straightforward, but owners who receive payments from outside the U.S. should explain those deposits so underwriters can verify them.

Energy and logistics costs on the island can make cash planning harder. Building a reserve for generator fuel, shipping delays and power interruptions, and timing funding before peak seasons, reduces the chance of needing emergency capital at a bad moment.

A worked example

A Puerto Rico business with steady deposits might see an offer like this. Illustrative numbers.

Amount funded$40,000
Factor rate1.25
Total payback (amount × factor)$50,000
Fees deducted at funding (4%)$1,600
Net cash you receive$38,400
Weekly payment over 44 weeks$1,136
Same total as daily debits (~220 business days)$227/day

Illustrative numbers only. Your offer depends on your file; always compare net cash and total payback in writing.

Puerto Rico funding options

Revenue-based fundingDays, on deposits, credit from 500
Local banksLower cost, slower, stricter
CooperativasMember-based lending
SBA lenders on the islandLong-term, documentation-heavy
Development programsMission-driven, slower

Who this fits — and who should wait

Good fit:

Probably not yet:

Related questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a Puerto Rico business get revenue-based funding?

Yes, funders review deposits in your business bank account.

How fast can funding arrive?

Often a same-day decision and funding the next business day with complete documents.

Can I apply in Spanish?

Yes, MFE serves owners in Spanish and English.

Is fast funding more expensive than a bank?

Generally yes; it trades cost for speed and access.

Are SBA loans available in Puerto Rico?

Yes, through participating lenders.

What credit score is needed?

Options begin at 500.

Payroll $25K
Inventory $60K
Equipment $90K
Expansion $150K

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

Before you apply:

  • Gather recent business statements
  • Ask for terms in Spanish if preferred
  • Compare total payback
  • Pursue SBA or cooperativas for long-term needs

Merchant Fund Express vs. a traditional bank

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Decision time
Same day
Weeks
Credit to apply
500 minimum
Usually much stronger credit
Collateral
Not required for most offers
Often required
Documents
Bank statements and ID
Tax returns, financials, plans
Offers
Multiple funders, compare
One lender

See what your business qualifies for

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

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