Business funding
Business Lines of Credit
A business line of credit gives an eligible business revolving access to capital — draw what you need, when you need it, rather than taking a single lump sum. As balances are repaid, available credit generally replenishes, making it a flexible tool for working capital and ongoing needs.
Approximately 650+
A general personal-credit guideline for business lines of credit — a guideline, not a cutoff.
Credit score alone does not determine approval
Depending on the lender and product, underwriting can also review business revenue, profitability, cash flow, existing debt, time in business, business bank statements, tax returns, financial statements, personal credit, and other supporting documentation. Requirements vary by lender and program.
Good for
Where a line of credit commonly fits
Documentation
Often simpler than you'd expect
For many smaller and moderate line-of-credit requests, bank statements are often the primary documentation required, depending on the lender and program. Commonly requested documentation can be relatively simple:
- ✓Business bank statements
- ✓Basic business information
- ✓EIN / entity information
- ✓Government-issued identification
- ✓Personal credit authorization
Larger line-of-credit requests
As funding requests increase — particularly into larger six-figure ranges, commonly around $200,000+ depending on the lender and program — lenders may require a deeper financial review beyond bank statements. That review may include:
- —Business tax returns
- —Personal tax returns, when applicable
- —Profit & Loss statement
- —Balance Sheet
- —Business debt schedule
- —Additional bank statements
- —Ownership / business formation documents
- —Additional lender-specific financial documentation
These are general guidelines, not fixed cutoffs — requirements vary by lender, program, business, and requested amount. Subject to lender underwriting and approval.
Education
Learn before you apply
How to choose a funding product
Revolving or lump sum, business or personal, secured or not: the questions that narrow eight options down to one or two.
What lenders actually look at
Credit, time in business, revenue, documentation, and the age of any negative marks: the factors behind most funding decisions.
Line of credit vs. term loan
Both fund an established business. One is a reusable limit you draw on; the other is one amount on a fixed schedule.
Common questions
Lines of credit, answered plainly
What's the difference between a line of credit and a term loan?
A term loan delivers capital as a single lump sum that is repaid over an agreed repayment period. A line of credit is revolving: an eligible business can draw funds as needed, and available credit generally replenishes as balances are repaid. Lines of credit are commonly used for working capital and shorter-term needs, while term loans are commonly used for larger, defined investments. The right fit depends on your business and is subject to lender underwriting and approval.
What documents will I need?
Commonly requested documents may include business bank statements, business formation information, identification, and — depending on the lender and the request — financial statements and tax returns. The list on this page covers what is most commonly requested. Requirements vary by lender and program.
Does one late payment disqualify me?
Generally, no. A single negative item is weighed as part of your overall credit profile. We generally prefer negative items to be approximately two or more years old; more recent items can make underwriting more difficult. Subject to lender underwriting and approval.
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The guidelines on this page are general guidelines only — not guaranteed lender approval requirements. Requirements vary by lender and program. TK Capital Solutions is not a lender; all funding is subject to lender underwriting and approval.