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Industry Qualification

Roofing Contractors: yes, this industry is eligible.

Roofing Contractors fall under an eligible industry classification (Roofing Contractors). Roofers buy materials and pay crews before insurance claims and final payments arrive, and the review reads how that cycle lands in the account.

✓ Checking what a roofing contractor qualifies for does not affect your credit score.

EligibleIndustry status
Same dayDecision
$10K–$350KAvailable
NoCredit impact

Why roofing contractors qualify

Roofing revenue comes from commercial and multi-family re-roofs with deposits and final payments, insurance-claim jobs paid in stages, and new-construction work billed on progress or invoice terms.

Funding typically covers shingles and materials, crew payroll during storm season, trucks and trailers, or carrying jobs while insurers release depreciation payments.

Average daily balance

Material and crew costs hit before insurance pays; an average balance near 10% of monthly revenue shows you can carry jobs. ADB explained →

Time in business

Contractors operating three or more years are strongest, and newer roofers with steady volume are funded regularly. Time tiers →

Negative days/NSFs

Supplier drafts and payroll during storm surges should clear — fewer than 3 negative days a month keeps the file clean. Exact limits →

Existing positions

An existing advance used for trucks or materials is reviewed with the file. Refinance options →

How money moves through a roofing contractor

Roofing peaks after hail and wind storms and through spring and summer, with winter slowing work in cold climates. Insurance jobs often pay in two or three installments, including depreciation released after completion.

Shingles, underlayment, dumpsters and crew labor are paid as work happens, often weeks before the insurer's final check.

How a roofing contractor file measures up to the two programs

Every threshold below comes from the published funding requirements, applied line by line to a roofing contractor.

Tier 1 — line of credit or term loan3+ years in business, a 650+ personal FICO, at least $25,000 a month in average revenue across 8 or more deposits, and an average balance of $5,000 or 10% of monthly revenue; roofers with steady retail and insurance work over several years usually meet these lines.
Tier 1 — account limitsNo more than 3 negative days in a month (9 over six months) and no more than 6 NSFs in a month (24 over six months) on the company's operating account.
Tier 2 — revenue-based funding6+ months open, a 600+ personal FICO, $60,000 in verifiable revenue, an $800 minimum daily balance and no more than 5 negative days or NSFs; a newer roofer or one whose revenue is concentrated in a single storm season fits here.
Existing positionsUp to 2 current positions; the term loan funds only in first position while a line of credit can sit in second, and an advance used for materials or trucks counts toward the two.
Ownership and historyThe signer of a roofing contractor's file owns at least 50%; sole proprietors qualify, non-profits do not, and there can be no bankruptcy or foreclosure within 3 years or open bankruptcy and prior default on tier 2.
Where we fundAll 50 states, with extra tier 2 restrictions for a roofing contractor based in California or New York.

What roofing contractors use funding for

Materials for storm season

Shingles and underlayment bought ahead of demand.

Crew payroll

Covering labor while insurance payments are pending.

Trucks and dump trailers

Hauling materials and tear-off debris.

Insurance-claim carry

Bridging the wait for depreciation checks.

Commercial roofing equipment

Tools for flat and metal roof systems.

Worked example: a roofing contractor

A roofing contractor with a run of commercial and multi-family hail-claim jobs needs to buy materials and pay crews before the first insurance checks clear.

Its statements show about $125,000 a month in deposits and an average daily balance near $12,000 — roughly 10% of monthly revenue, right around the 10% benchmark.

A request of $75,000 on a line of credit is about 60% of one month's deposits for this roofing contractor, which keeps the payment proportionate to what comes in.

Illustrative figures for a sample roofing contractor, not an offer; real amounts, terms and cost depend on the full file.

How it works

1. Apply in minutes

Gather recent business bank statements; deposits, insurance payments and finals show real volume.

2. Same-day decision

Claim-payment timing, years roofing and current positions guide the review, along with credit.

3. Review your terms

The amount, term and total cost are presented before signing, so payments can follow claim timing.

4. Next-day funding

Signed agreements generally fund the next business day, ahead of the material delivery.

Common questions

Can a roofer qualify with insurance-claim revenue?

Yes. Insurance payments that land in the business account count toward the deposit history.

How much can a roofing contractor borrow?

Job and claim deposits set the size: $10,000–$350,000 on a line or $10,000–$250,000 on a term loan.

Can funding cover materials after a storm?

Yes. Buying materials ahead of payment is the most common use for roofers.

Can a roofer with an existing advance apply?

Yes. The open balance is part of the review.

Does checking affect a roofing contractor's credit?

The check leaves credit as it is, and roofers get a decision the same day.

Roofing contractors: check your options

Storm-season materials or crew payroll — roofing contractors get a same-day decision, with no credit effect.

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