Specialty lender

OnDeck

Fit 82Cold inbound OK

Sample data — verify thesis, stage focus, and contact info before reaching out.

Fast online term loans + lines of credit. $5k-$400k term, $200k credit line. Same-day decisions, minimal documentation.

Stages

Revenue-stageLifestyle / bootstrapped

Geographies

us-only

Industries

local-businessservice-businessecommerceagencysector-agnostic

Business models

servicesmbecommercelifestyleproduct

Check size

$5,000 to $400,000

Founder segments

first-time-foundernon-technical-founderveteran-founderwomen-founderminority-founder

How to reach them

Apply online at my.ondeck.com or call +1 888-269-4246. Minimum: 1 year in business, $100k annual revenue, 600 FICO.

Submission link
Apply or pitch ↗

Known weaknesses

  • Higher APR than SBA
  • Short repayment terms (18-24 months)
  • Personal guarantee usually required

Outreach starter

Pick a material kind or ask AI to rewrite with your voice.

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.

Need every material at once? See the full outreach generator.

Links

build c1dbcb9 · 2026-06-20 05:40 EDT