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Credit score for a business line of credit, put in context

Your score is one input next to your deposits. Built for established businesses doing $60K+ a month whose credit is still being built.

Check my options

Qualifying for Funding

Your deposits speak up next to your score

A business line of credit through our partner, Merchant Fund Express, starts with a soft pull and looks at your revenue alongside credit.

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.

How credit fits into a line review

FICO 500+ is in the conversation

Scores from 500 up are considered. Revenue and deposit consistency carry real weight in the decision.

Soft pull to get started

Checking your options begins with a soft credit pull, so you can see where you stand before going further.

Light paperwork, quick turnaround

About 3 months of statements and a 5-minute application; no tax returns. Qualified files can fund in as little as 24 hours.

Clear costs on every draw

Your offer shows the full repayment amount up front and lays out the schedule. No surprise costs after you sign.

The direct answer

Through our partner Merchant Fund Express, FICO scores from 500 are considered for a business line of credit. That is a starting point for review, not a promise of a limit or an offer. Many providers publish no single cutoff because the score is read in context with revenue, deposit consistency, and what you already owe.

Two scores, two jobs

Owners building business credit often track two files:

For many established small businesses the personal score still carries weight, especially when business credit is thin. Our business credit guide covers building the second file as you scale.

What sits next to the score

A line is reusable, so funders want to see that cash flow can support repeated draws. Expect them to look at:

  1. Monthly deposits and their consistency over about three months
  2. Average daily balance and low-balance days
  3. Returned items or NSFs
  4. Existing daily or weekly payment obligations
  5. Time in business and industry

For a deeper look, read how revenue offsets credit.

Two files, for illustration

For illustration only: Owner A has a 690 FICO, $65,000 in monthly deposits that swing widely, and three existing advances. Owner B has a 560 FICO, steady $180,000 monthly deposits, and no other obligations. Owner B's file may well read stronger for a line, because the cash flow story is clear. A higher score does not override an overloaded account, and a lower score does not erase strong deposits.

Working on credit and funding at the same time

Credit repair and funding are separate services. You do not need to finish one to apply for the other, and funding does not change your score. Owners doing $60K or more a month can apply based on revenue now while working on credit separately.

The application takes about 5 minutes and starts with a soft credit pull, so checking your options does not begin with a hard inquiry. Bring about three months of bank statements; no tax returns needed. Apply here or compare first on line of credit vs MCA.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 500 the minimum credit score?

FICO 500+ is considered. It is the point where review begins, and the rest of the file shapes the outcome.

Does applying hurt my credit?

The process starts with a soft credit pull. Ask about any later steps when you review an offer.

Do funders check business credit or personal credit?

Often both, with personal credit carrying more weight when business credit is still thin.

Will a line of credit improve my score?

Funding is not a credit improvement service. A provider that reports to business bureaus may add payment history, so ask before signing.

Can sole proprietors apply for a line?

Yes. Sole proprietors can apply, and the review looks at the same things: deposits, balances, existing obligations, and credit.

How long does a decision take?

Decisions move fast. Funding can arrive in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses, depending on how complete your file is.

Restock cycle $22,000.00
Payroll timing $35,000.00
Equipment repair $14,500.00
Marketing test $18,000.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

While you work on credit separately, these steps strengthen the rest of your file.

  • Keep business deposits in one account
  • Cut NSFs and negative days where possible
  • Pay existing obligations on time each month
  • Show stable or rising monthly revenue

How a TrueCredit line compares to a bank line of credit

TrueCredit Business Funding
Traditional bank loans
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Strong credit usually expected
First check
Soft pull to start
Hard pull up front
Documents
About 3 months of statements
Tax returns, financials, more
Speed
As little as 24 hours
Weeks to months
Cost view
Full repayment shown up front
Rates and fees to compare

See where your score and revenue land together

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

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