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Funding Circle

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Peer-to-peer term loans for established small businesses. $25k-$500k, 6-84 month terms, fixed rate.

Stages

Revenue-stageLifestyle / bootstrapped

Geographies

us-only

Industries

local-businessservice-businessagencysector-agnostic

Business models

servicesmblifestyleproduct

Check size

$25,000 to $500,000

Founder segments

first-time-foundernon-technical-founderveteran-founder

How to reach them

Apply online at fundingcircle.com/us/apply. Decisions in 24 hours typical. Minimum: 2 years in business, 660 FICO.

Submission link
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Known weaknesses

  • 2-year operating history required
  • Personal guarantee required

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Lender preparation checklist
# Lender preparation checklist

Bring everything below to your first lender meeting.

- [ ] Two years of business tax returns (Form 1120 / 1065).
- [ ] Two years of personal tax returns for any 20%+ owner.
- [ ] Year-to-date profit and loss statement.
- [ ] Year-to-date balance sheet.
- [ ] Last three months of business bank statements.
- [ ] Business debt schedule (loans + lines of credit + leases).
- [ ] Articles of incorporation + EIN letter.
- [ ] Business license + any required permits.
- [ ] Lease or property deed.
- [ ] Three years of projected financials with assumptions.
- [ ] Detailed use of funds (line-itemed).
- [ ] Personal financial statement for each guarantor.
- [ ] Resumes of the leadership team.

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