Quick reference for loan brokers
Business Funding Guidelines
Merchant Cash Advance | Working Capital | SBA | Equipment | Lines of Credit | Startup Funding
Compare GoKapital's main business funding programs at a glance. Start with the client's credit, revenue, time in business, requested amount, and use of funds.
Product Matrix
| Merchant Cash Advance / Revenue-Based Funding | Large MCA / Large Unsecured Business Funding | Personal / Startup Loan | Business Line of Credit | Microfunding / Gig Workers | SBA 7(a) / SBA Express | Equipment Financing | Business Term Loan | |
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| FUNDING AVAILABLE |
$10K-$5MM | $100K-$25MM | $25K-$500K | $10K-$350K | $500-$15K | 7(a): $200K-$5MM Express: $150K-$500K |
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| APPROVAL AMOUNTS |
0.25-1.5 times average monthly revenueDepends on credit score, time in business, returned payments (NSFs), industry, and current obligations. | 0.5-2.5 times average monthly revenueDepends on credit score, time in business, industry, current loans, and other obligations. | Based on personal income, monthly debt, credit history, card balances compared with limits, and requested amount - not expected future sales. | Limit depends on sales, credit, bank balance, number of deposits, and current debt.Minimum amount taken: $10K. |
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Based on the lower of purchase price or equipment value.
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| MINIMUM CREDIT SCORE |
500 minimumITIN accepted.
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650+Strong recent history; no bankruptcy or foreclosure within 3 years. |
No credit check required |
680+ minimum720+ preferred. |
600+ common starting point620+ standard · 650+ startup · 680-700+ for larger simple applications. Lower scores may work when strong equipment or property is offered. | Available Soon |
| TIME IN BUSINESS |
6 months minimum
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Not requiredEstablished personal credit history preferred. | 3+ yearsNo startup path. | 3 months of bank activity |
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| REVENUE REQUIREMENTS |
$30K+ Monthly Revenue |
$150K+ Monthly RevenueCertain industries may require higher revenue. |
$40K+ Annual Taxable Income |
$15K+ Monthly RevenuePlus $5K+ Average Bank Balance and 8+ Deposits Per Month. |
$2,500+ Monthly Revenue3+ Deposits Per Month. |
At Least $350K Gross Annual RevenueAt Least 10% Profitability. |
No single sales minimumBank statements must support the payment and down payment. Startups need cash for the down payment plus at least 3 payments. | Available Soon |
| TERM / PAYMENT |
3-24 monthsDaily or weekly payments. |
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1-7 yearsFixed monthly payments. | 12-36 months for each amount usedWeekly or monthly; repaid funds may become available again. | Weekly paymentsUp to 10 weeks. | Up to 10 yearsDay-to-day needs or equipment; up to 25 years for eligible real estate. Express reusable lines may run up to 10 years. | 12-84 monthsUsually monthly. Most programs run up to 60-72 months; construction may reach 84 months. | Available Soon |
| COST / RATE RANGE |
1.20-1.55 Factor Rate |
1.33-1.49 Factor RateEarly-payment discounts available. |
About 7%-21% annual percentage rateFixed rate; the final offer shows all costs. | 1.99%-2.99% fee each time funds are usedPlus daily interest, which may start below 1% per month. | Offer-specificShow total cost, weekly payment, and expected duration. | About 9.50%-12.75% variable annual interestMay change with the U.S. Prime Rate; the allowed maximum depends on loan size. SBA, closing, and broker fees are shown separately. | About 6%-35% listed interest rateLower credit or offers backed by equipment or property may cost more. Show payment, length, total cost, fees, deposit, and final purchase price. | Available Soon |
| APPROVAL & FUNDING TIMEFRAME |
Approval: within 24 hours Funding: same day possible |
Approval: 1-2 business days Funding: Up to $2MM: 1-3 days $2MM-$5MM: 3-5 days $5MM+: 4-6 daysBusiness days after a complete file. |
Approval: 1-2 business days Funding: 5-7 business days |
Same-day decision; next-business-day funding possible. | As fast as 20 minutes after approval. | 7(a): 5-10 business-day review, then closing. Express: faster initial review.Funding usually takes weeks. |
Trucks: same-day decision possible. Equipment: 3-5 business days. Property-backed: about 10 business days after title starts. |
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| IMPORTANT CRITERIA |
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| DOCUMENTS FOR PRE-APPROVAL |
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| ANTICIPO DE EFECTIVO / FINANCIAMIENTO BASADO EN INGRESOS | MCA GRANDE / FINANCIAMIENTO COMERCIAL GRANDE SIN GARANTÍA | PRÉSTAMO PERSONAL / PARA NUEVO NEGOCIO | LÍNEA DE CRÉDITO COMERCIAL | MICROFINANCIAMIENTO / TRABAJADORES INDEPENDIENTES | SBA 7(a) / SBA EXPRESS | FINANCIAMIENTO DE EQUIPOS | PRÉSTAMO COMERCIAL A PLAZO | |
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| FINANCIAMIENTO DISPONIBLE |
$10K-$5MM | $100K-$25MM | $25K-$500K | $10K-$350K | $500-$15K | 7(a): $200K-$5MM Express: $150K-$500K |
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| MONTOS DE APROBACIÓN |
0.25-1.5 veces el ingreso mensual promedioDepende del puntaje de crédito, tiempo en operación, pagos devueltos por fondos insuficientes (NSF), industria y obligaciones vigentes. | 0.5-2.5 veces el ingreso mensual promedioDepende del puntaje de crédito, tiempo en operación, industria, préstamos actuales y otras obligaciones. | Se basa en ingresos personales, deudas mensuales, historial de crédito, saldos de tarjetas frente a sus límites y monto solicitado; no en ventas futuras esperadas. | El límite depende de las ventas, crédito, saldo bancario, cantidad de depósitos y deudas actuales.Retiro mínimo: $10K. |
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Se basa en el menor valor entre el precio de compra y el valor del equipo.
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| PUNTAJE DE CRÉDITO MÍNIMO |
500 mínimoSe acepta ITIN.
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550+ mínimo
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650+Buen historial reciente; sin bancarrota ni ejecución hipotecaria durante los últimos 3 años. |
No se requiere revisión de crédito |
680+ mínimoSe prefiere 720+. |
600+ como punto de partida común620+ estándar · 650+ para nuevos negocios · 680-700+ para solicitudes grandes y sencillas. Puntajes más bajos pueden funcionar si se ofrece equipo o propiedad de buen valor. | Disponible Próximamente |
| TIEMPO EN OPERACIÓN |
6 meses mínimo
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No es obligatorioSe prefiere un historial de crédito personal establecido. | 3+ añosNo disponible para nuevos negocios. | 3 meses de actividad bancaria |
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| REQUISITOS DE INGRESOS |
$30K+ de Ingresos Mensuales |
$150K+ de Ingresos MensualesCiertas industrias pueden requerir ingresos mayores. |
$40K+ de Ingreso Imponible Anual |
$15K+ de Ingresos MensualesMás un saldo bancario promedio de $5K+ y 8+ depósitos por mes. |
$2,500+ de Ingresos Mensuales3+ depósitos por mes. |
Al Menos $350K de Ingresos Brutos AnualesAl menos 10% de rentabilidad. |
Sin un mínimo único de ventasLos estados bancarios deben respaldar el pago y la inicial. Los nuevos negocios necesitan efectivo para la inicial más un mínimo de 3 pagos. | Disponible Próximamente |
| PLAZO / PAGO |
3-24 mesesPagos diarios o semanales. |
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1-7 añosPagos mensuales fijos. | 12-36 meses por cada monto utilizadoPagos semanales o mensuales; los fondos pagados pueden volver a estar disponibles. | Pagos semanalesHasta 10 semanas. | Hasta 10 añosPara necesidades operativas o equipos; hasta 25 años para bienes raíces elegibles. Las líneas reutilizables Express pueden durar hasta 10 años. | 12-84 mesesNormalmente con pagos mensuales. La mayoría de los programas llega hasta 60-72 meses; construcción puede llegar a 84 meses. | Disponible Próximamente |
| RANGO DE COSTO / TASA |
Tasa factor de 1.20-1.55 |
Tasa factor de 1.33-1.49Descuentos disponibles por pago anticipado. |
Aproximadamente 7%-21% de tasa porcentual anualTasa fija; la oferta final muestra todos los costos. | Cargo de 1.99%-2.99% cada vez que se utilicen fondosMás interés diario, que puede comenzar por debajo del 1% mensual. | Depende de la ofertaMuestre el costo total, pago semanal y duración estimada. | Aproximadamente 9.50%-12.75% de interés anual variablePuede cambiar con la Tasa Prime de EE. UU.; el máximo permitido depende del monto del préstamo. Los cargos de la SBA, cierre y bróker se muestran por separado. | Aproximadamente 6%-35% de tasa de interés indicadaEl crédito bajo o las ofertas respaldadas por equipos o propiedades pueden costar más. Muestre el pago, plazo, costo total, cargos, depósito y precio final de compra. | Disponible Próximamente |
| PLAZO DE APROBACIÓN Y DESEMBOLSO |
Aprobación: dentro de 24 horas Desembolso: posible el mismo día |
Aprobación: 1-2 días laborables Desembolso: Hasta $2MM: 1-3 días $2MM-$5MM: 3-5 días $5MM+: 4-6 díasDías laborables después de recibir un expediente completo. |
Aprobación: 1-2 días laborables Desembolso: 5-7 días laborables |
Decisión el mismo día; desembolso posible el siguiente día laborable. | Desde 20 minutos después de la aprobación. | 7(a): evaluación de 5-10 días laborables y luego cierre. Express: evaluación inicial más rápida.El desembolso normalmente tarda varias semanas. |
Camiones: decisión posible el mismo día. Equipos: 3-5 días laborables. Con respaldo de propiedad: cerca de 10 días laborables después de iniciar el proceso de título. |
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| CRITERIOS IMPORTANTES |
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| DOCUMENTOS PARA PREAPROBACIÓN |
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Scroll horizontally to compare all programs. The left column stays in place. Amounts shown are general ranges; final approvals may be lower.
Client pricing: The matrix uses customer-facing indicative ranges with GoKapital compensation included where a usable commission schedule was available. APR, factor, draw fee, program fee, and equipment pricing inputs are not interchangeable; the final offer controls.
Basic Questions
Use these answers to screen a file before contacting the funding desk.
How do I choose the right program?
Compare time in business, revenue, credit, requested amount, and use of funds. The matrix identifies the likely starting point; final fit depends on the complete file.
Are the amounts, rates, and terms guaranteed?
No. They are general screening guidelines. Final approval, amount, cost, payment, and term depend on the client's complete qualifications and final underwriting.
What documents should I prepare first?
Begin with the application and the documents listed in the last row of the matrix. Send clear, complete files; larger or more complex requests may require tax returns, financial statements, payoff information, or added verification.
Is credit score or revenue more important?
It depends on the program. Revenue-based funding focuses heavily on deposits and bank activity, while personal/startup, SBA, and line-of-credit programs generally require stronger credit. One strong item does not automatically replace another requirement.
How long does approval and funding take?
Timing varies by program and file quality. Some revenue-based and microfunding options can move quickly. Large funding, equipment, lines of credit, and SBA requests generally require more review and documents.
How can I submit a stronger file?
Send a complete, accurate, and organized package. Confirm that the application matches the bank statements and explain current loans, returned payments, unusual deposits, credit issues, or special circumstances upfront.
