How Business Funding Works — From Application to Cash in Your Account

Apply in 5 minutes. Get a decision same day. Funds deposited in as little as 24 hours. Here's exactly what happens at every step — no surprises, no hidden fees, no runaround.

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$5K–$500K Range
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Apply online in 5 minutes with 3 months of bank statements. A dedicated specialist calls the same day. If approved, funds hit your business bank account within 24 hours. No collateral required, no prepayment penalties, ITIN accepted. Credit scores as low as 500 considered.

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Getting business funding from Merchant Fund Express is straightforward, fast, and transparent. Unlike traditional banks that take weeks and demand years of financial history, we evaluate your business based on what it is doing right now — your monthly revenue, your cash flow, your bank statements. Our entire process is designed to get capital in your hands as quickly as possible without unnecessary friction. Here is exactly what happens from the moment you submit your application to the moment funds land in your account.

The 6-Step Funding Process

From first click to funded account — here is every step in detail

1

Complete the 5-Minute Application

Fill out our secure online application with basic business information: your business name, time in business, average monthly revenue, and intended use of funds. Upload your last 3 months of business bank statements. No SSN required — ITIN accepted. No application fee. Takes 5 minutes or less.

2

Speak With Your Dedicated Specialist

A real human funding specialist reviews your file and calls you the same business day. No automated rejections, no faceless algorithm making the call. Your specialist evaluates your revenue trends, cash flow patterns, and funding needs to find the right product and terms for your business.

3

Receive Your Funding Offer

Your specialist presents a clear, transparent offer: funding amount, factor rate or APR, repayment term, and payment structure. Everything is spelled out in plain English before you make any decision. We do not hide fees in fine print. You will understand every number before you sign anything.

4

Review and Accept — On Your Terms

Take the time you need. Ask questions. Request changes. There is zero pressure to sign on the spot. Once you are fully comfortable with the terms and understand exactly how repayments work, you digitally sign your agreement. The whole review-and-sign process typically takes under 30 minutes.

5

Funds Deposited to Your Account

Once signed, funds are wired or ACH deposited directly into your business bank account — often the same day, typically within 24 hours. No waiting 30 days. No check in the mail. Capital is available immediately upon deposit to use however your business needs it most.

6

Ongoing Support and Renewal Funding

Your dedicated specialist stays with you for the life of your funding. No hand-offs, no call centers, no explaining your business from scratch every time. When you have paid down a portion of your balance, renewal funding is available — often at better rates. Growth is a relationship, not a transaction.

What We Evaluate — Not What Banks Look At

We fund based on your business's current performance, not its history

Monthly Revenue

We look at what your business is earning now. Strong monthly revenue signals repayment ability better than any credit score alone.

Cash Flow Consistency

Regular deposits tell the story. We want to see that money moves through your account, not that it's perfectly managed. Seasonal businesses welcome.

Time in Business

Just 3 months in business is enough to qualify. You do not need 2 years of operating history or a decades-old tax return.

Business Bank Account

A dedicated business checking account is the main requirement — not collateral, not property deeds, not personal asset pledges.

How this differs from banks: Traditional banks require 700+ credit scores, 2+ years in business, collateral, and full tax returns. They take 2–8 weeks to decide. We make decisions in hours based on real business performance, not outdated paperwork requirements that most growing businesses simply cannot meet.
Merchant Fund Express vs. The Alternatives

See exactly how we stack up against traditional banks and other online lenders

Feature Traditional Banks Other Online Lenders Merchant Fund Express
Application Time 2–4 weeks 30–60 minutes 5 minutes
Credit Score Required 700+ 600+ 500+ OK
Time in Business 2+ years 1+ year 3+ months
Collateral Required Yes Sometimes Never
ITIN Accepted No Rarely Yes
Approval Rate ~20% ~50% Industry-High
Funding Speed 30–90 days 3–7 days Same day – 48 hrs
Prepayment Penalties Yes Sometimes Never
Dedicated Specialist No No Always
Documents You Need to Apply

Less paperwork than any bank. Here is everything we need:

3 Months Business Bank Statements

The most important document. Shows your cash flow, deposit consistency, and revenue volume. PDFs directly from your bank preferred.

Government-Issued Photo ID

Driver's license, passport, or state ID. Foreign national IDs accepted when combined with ITIN documentation.

Voided Business Check

For ACH setup to deposit your funds and process repayments. This must be a business account — not a personal check.

Basic Business Information

EIN (Employer Identification Number) or ITIN, business legal name, start date, and state of formation. That is all.

Last 2 Years Tax Returns Optional

Not required to qualify, but providing tax returns can help unlock higher amounts and better factor rates on your offer.

Who Qualifies?

  • In business 3+ months
  • Monthly revenue $10,000+
  • Active business bank account
  • No open bankruptcies
  • Credit score 500+ (flexible)
  • ITIN holders welcome
  • Previously declined applicants welcome
  • Sole proprietors, LLCs, corporations, S-corps

Not sure if you qualify? Call (305) 384-8391 — a specialist will tell you in 5 minutes.

ITIN Business Funding

If you do not have a Social Security Number, we accept your Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). Many immigrant-owned businesses and non-citizen business owners use our ITIN funding program to access capital they cannot get anywhere else.

Real Funding Example: How It Actually Works

A real walkthrough of the funding process from application to funded

Case Study — Restaurant Business

Maria's Miami Restaurant Gets $75,000 in 28 Hours

Maria owns a restaurant in Miami generating $85,000 per month in revenue. She needed capital to hire staff for the summer season — fast. Her bank declined her because she had only been in business 14 months.

Revenue: $85K/month
Amount: $75,000
Factor Rate: 1.28
Time to Fund: 28 hours
Monday 9:04 AM
Maria submitted her 5-minute application with 3 months bank statements
Monday 11:47 AM
Dedicated specialist called, reviewed file, discussed options — 18-minute call
Monday 2:15 PM
Offer received: $75,000 at factor 1.28, 9-month term, daily ACH repayment
Monday 4:30 PM
Maria reviewed terms with specialist, all questions answered, agreement signed digitally
Tuesday 1:12 PM
$75,000 deposited into Maria's business checking account — ready to use

"The process was so fast I couldn't believe it. The specialist explained everything clearly, no pressure, no surprises. Hired 4 staff members the same week." — Maria R., Miami FL

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you apply

Our application takes 5 minutes or less. You provide basic business information and upload 3 months of bank statements. No lengthy paperwork, no waiting weeks for an appointment. You can complete everything online, on your phone, or on your computer — any time of day.

You need: (1) 3 months of business bank statements, (2) government-issued photo ID, (3) voided business check, and (4) your EIN or ITIN. Optionally, the last 2 years of tax returns can help you qualify for higher amounts and better rates, but they are not required.

We perform a soft credit inquiry that does not affect your credit score. We focus primarily on your monthly revenue, cash flow consistency, and bank history — not just your credit score. Scores as low as 500 are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Yes. We look at your business's revenue and bank history, not just your credit score. Many of our clients have credit scores below 600 and still qualify because their business cash flow is strong and consistent. Bad personal credit does not automatically disqualify you.

Most clients receive funds within 24 hours of approval and contract signing. Same-day funding is available in many cases when applications are received and completed in the morning. Funds are deposited via ACH directly into your business bank account — available immediately.

A factor rate is a multiplier applied to your advance amount. For example, a $50,000 advance at a factor rate of 1.30 means you repay $65,000 total ($50,000 × 1.30). APR is the annualized interest rate, which accounts for the repayment period. Factor rates are commonly used for MCAs and short-term funding. Your specialist will walk through both numbers clearly before you sign — you will know exactly what you owe and when.

Never. Merchant Fund Express does not charge prepayment penalties on any of our products. If you pay off your funding early, you benefit from the savings. We believe in transparent, business-friendly terms. What you see in your agreement is what you pay — nothing more.

Yes. We proudly accept ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) in place of a Social Security Number. Many immigrant-owned businesses, non-citizens, and foreign nationals use our ITIN business funding program to access capital they cannot qualify for at traditional banks. You work hard to build your business — you deserve access to capital regardless of your citizenship status.

A denial from a bank or another online lender does not disqualify you here. We evaluate your current business performance, not past decisions made by other institutions. Many of our funded clients were previously declined by Chase, Bank of America, Kabbage, or other lenders. We look at what your business is doing today — not what someone else decided months ago.

Yes. Renewal funding is available once you have paid down a portion of your current balance — typically 50% or more, depending on performance. Your same dedicated specialist handles renewals, so you never have to re-explain your business or start the process from scratch. Many clients are on their third, fourth, and fifth rounds of funding with us.

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