How fast does this move?
It depends on the product. Working capital lands in 24 to 48 hours, a business line of credit in one to three days, term loans in three to seven. Products secured by real property take the time property takes — a business-purpose HELOC usually closes in two to three weeks, SBA loans in one to four. Whichever path fits, decisions come back in as little as 24 hours, and plenty of owners use quick working capital as the bridge while a HELOC closes.
Will checking my options hurt my credit?
No. The first look is a soft credit pull, which never touches your score. You'll see real numbers — amounts, timing, cost — before any lender runs a hard inquiry, and nothing hard happens without your say-so.
What do I need to qualify?
For working capital and merchant cash advances, partners generally want a 500+ FICO, six or more months in business, and around $10,000 a month in revenue. Term loans and SBA loans set the bar higher: a 650+ FICO and two or more years in business. For the HELOC, the equity you've built in your home does much of the talking.
What paperwork is involved?
Less than you'd expect: three to four months of business bank statements and a one-page application. That's enough for our partners to size real offers. Property-secured products like the HELOC add the usual home paperwork later, but getting started takes about ten minutes.
How does repayment work?
It follows the product. A HELOC or line of credit accrues interest only on what you draw — repay it and draw again as needed. Term and SBA loans carry a fixed payment on a set schedule. Working capital advances are typically repaid through small automatic daily or weekly remittances tied to your revenue. Whatever you choose, the schedule is in writing before you sign.
Are you the lender?
No — and we think that works in your favor. Prime HELOC arranges financing through a network of financing partners, so one application puts your file in front of multiple lenders instead of one. Every offer is subject to that partner's underwriting, and the terms always reach you in writing before anything is final.
What can the money go toward?
Business purposes: payroll, inventory, equipment, a build-out, buying out a partner, smoothing a slow season. Because the credit is opened for your business rather than personal spending, it moves through underwriting on a business track.