Business loan requirements by amount

What it takes to qualify for $50K, $100K, $250K or $500K: the basics every amount shares, which programs cover each amount, and what helps a larger request.

The basics for every amount

  • Monthly revenue of $20K or more, averaged across recent months
  • 12 or more months in business (6 or more in Canada)
  • An active business bank account in regular use
  • 4 to 6 months of business bank statements and a soft credit check to start

Which programs cover each amount

Short-term fundingLine of creditLong-term funding (US only)
$50KYesYesYes
$100KYesYesYes
$250KYesYes (top of range)Yes
$500KYesNo (up to $250K)Yes

What to expect at each level

$50K

A first step up for a growing business.

Which programs: All three programs can cover $50K. A line of credit suits ongoing costs, short-term funding suits one defined need, and long-term funding spreads a larger plan out.

What helps: Steady monthly deposits that comfortably cover the payment, and a bank account that shows the revenue.

Check eligibility for $50K
$100K

Equipment, inventory, a second crew, a seasonal buildup.

Which programs: All three programs can cover $100K. The right one depends on whether the cost is one-time or recurring and how quickly you would repay.

What helps: Consistent deposits across your recent statements, and room in your cash flow after existing payments.

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$250K

A larger project or expansion.

Which programs: A line of credit tops out at $250K, so this is the upper end of that program. Short-term and long-term funding also cover it.

What helps: A longer, steadier revenue history and a payment that fits your cash flow with existing obligations included.

Check eligibility for $250K
$500K

A major purchase, build-out or acquisition.

Which programs: Short-term funding (up to $1M) and long-term funding (US only, up to $3M) cover this amount. A line of credit does not. In Canada, long-term funding is not available.

What helps: Strong, consistent revenue, a payment the business can carry, and complete documents so the review moves without delays.

Check eligibility for $500K

What your funding manager looks at

The same review applies at every amount. See the documents we may ask for.

  • Your monthly deposits and how steady they are
  • Your daily balances and any overdrafts
  • Payments you already make to other funding
  • How long the business has operated
  • Your credit profile, starting with a soft pull

Common questions

Is there a minimum revenue to qualify?

Most businesses qualify with $20,000 or more in average monthly revenue, at least 12 months in business (6 in Canada) and an active business bank account.

Does the amount change what I need to provide?

The documents are the same: recent business bank statements and a soft credit check to start. Larger amounts may need more detail, and your funding manager will tell you what is needed.

Will checking my eligibility affect my credit score?

No. Checking uses a soft credit pull. A hard check may be needed later for some programs and you will be told first.

Can I get $500K in Canada?

Short-term funding covers amounts up to $1M in the US and Canada. Long-term funding is available to US businesses only.

Which program is right for my amount?

Your funding manager helps you choose. Our business loans page compares all three side by side.

Find out what you qualify for

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