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Working Capital for Hardware Stores

Cover payroll, restock fast movers and bridge slow contractor payments. A 5-minute application and about three months of bank statements.

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Working Capital

Thousands of SKUs on the shelf, not enough in the account

Inventory and house accounts tie up a hardware store's cash. Working capital keeps the day-to-day running while the money catches up.

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.

Working capital, hardware store style

Quick review, simple paperwork

Apply in about 5 minutes with roughly three months of statements. Funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified stores.

Flexible on credit

FICO 500+ considered. A soft pull starts the process, and your deposits carry weight.

Clear total cost

The full repayment amount appears in your offer before you accept. No surprise costs after you sign.

Predictable payments

Your repayment schedule is laid out in the offer up front, so you can plan around the seasons.

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.

The cash squeeze every hardware owner knows

A hardware store carries thousands of SKUs, from single bolts to riding mowers. A lot of cash sits on the shelves at any moment. On top of that, many stores run house accounts for contractors and property managers who pay on their own schedule. The result is a business that can be profitable on paper and still short on cash the week payroll is due.

Working capital covers that gap. It's general-purpose funding for the day-to-day expenses that keep the doors open.

Spring and fall are usually strong, while late winter can be lean. Working capital helps carry the store from one busy season to the next.

Typical uses

What we look at

The process starts with a 5-minute application and a soft credit pull. We review about three months of business bank statements and don't require tax returns. FICO 500+ is considered, and sole proprietors can apply.

We pay attention to your deposit pattern, how the account handles slow weeks and what obligations are already being paid. Those factors drive the amount more than anything else. Our hardware store cash flow guide has more on managing the seasonal swing.

An example from the floor

For illustration: a family hardware store has a big spring ahead but a thin account in February. Their main supplier offers better pricing for early orders. The owner applies for working capital, shares statements, and gets an offer showing the full repayment amount and schedule. They compare the payments with expected spring sales and decide whether the early-order savings are worth it.

Other ways to fund the store

If you'd rather have funds available to draw as needed, look at a business line of credit for hardware stores. For a lump sum tied to card sales, a merchant cash advance is another route. Planning a second location or a bigger lumber yard? See hardware store expansion funding.

Every offer shows the total repayment amount and the schedule before you accept. Apply in about five minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much working capital can a hardware store get?

Our range is $25,000 to $5,000,000. Your amount depends mainly on deposits and existing obligations.

Do contractor house accounts count?

We review what lands in your business bank account. When contractors pay, those deposits are part of the picture.

Do you need my tax returns?

No. About three months of business bank statements is what we review.

How quickly can funds arrive?

Funding can arrive in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses.

Can I use it for anything in the store?

Working capital is general-purpose funding for business expenses like payroll, inventory, rent and vendor bills.

What if I already have another advance or loan?

Tell us about it on your application. Existing obligations are part of how we size an offer, so accurate details help us avoid putting more on the store than its deposits can comfortably handle.

Winter payroll $28,000.00
Early-order buy $42,000.00
Paint restock $14,000.00
Rent and utilities $19,000.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

These habits help a hardware store present a stronger cash picture.

  • Follow up on overdue contractor house accounts
  • Keep business and personal spending separate
  • Trim slow-moving SKUs that tie up cash
  • Keep three recent statements ready to upload

Working capital: us vs. a typical bank

Merchant Fund Express
Traditional bank loans
Application
About 5 minutes
Long forms and meetings
Documents
About 3 months of statements
Tax returns required
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Higher scores usually expected
Speed
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Weeks of underwriting
First pull
Soft
Often hard

Keep the store running through every season

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

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