Small Business Funding
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Small Business Funding
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FIRST DOWN FUNDING
First Down Funding® provides small businesses with effective business financing solutions by leveraging strategic partnerships, data science, cutting edge technology and in-depth consultations.
While traditional funding providers rely on collateral or standard financial metrics when working with businesses, we do things differently. With our innovative approach to funding, we are able to provide small businesses with the tools they need to grow and expand.
There is no one-size-fits-all solution to small business funding, which is why we work closely together with small businesses to create personalized business financing solutions. We use your future projections to create a funding package and repayment schedule that is feasible for you.
Why Small Businesses Prefer Us
Expertly Trained
Our intensive training equips your advisor with the knowledge they need to assess your unique business.
We’re Here for You
Here and happy to serve you, your advisor swiftly responds to calls and emails, so you never have to wait long.
Ready for Anything
Your advisor is prepared to work with over 360 different industries. No company is too niche for First Down Funding.
How it works
Apply online in just a few minutes
Our system evaluates your business and typically provides a decision in minutes
Sign your contract and receive money in as fast as 24 hours
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR SMALL BUSINESS FUNDING?
We Help Small Businesses With Working Capital Loans For Short & Long Term Projects
When to apply for funding?
The best time for your company to get funding is when you need a large lump sum of cash for business expenditures. Some use their funding to improve marketing and advertising to bring in new clients. Others use the money to expand on their shops and properties, improving services for customers. When taking out small business funding, you need a clear goal in mind so that the money benefits you. Many entrepreneurs apply for funding, receive the money and then spend it on frivolous things that aren’t advantageous to their companies. Before spending any money, have a solid objective for your business and know where every penny of that loan is going to be spent.
What can fast, affordable and transparent Business Funding do for your Arkansas Business Today?
How to prepare for small business funding:
Here are five steps to help you qualify for a small-business funding.
- Build credit scores.
- Know the First Down Funding qualifications and requirements.
- Gather financial and legal documents.
- Develop a strong business plan.
- Provide collateral.
Alternative Business Funding Vs. Traditional Bank Financing
BIG BANK FINANCING | FIRST DOWN FUNDING | CREDIT CARDS | GOVERNMENT | |
FUNDING | $100,000+ |
$1,000 – $300,000 |
Credit Based |
Credit Dependent |
PROCESS | Long Application Credit Inspection Business Plan Industry Specific |
Prequalify Online Soft Credit Pulls Same Day Approval All Industries Accepted |
Prequalify Online Hard/Pulls 3-10 Day Approval |
Long Application Credit Inspection Business Plan Needed Industry Specific |
APPROVAL | 20-30 Days+ |
Same Day | 5-21 Business Days |
30-90 Days+ |
FUNDING TIME | 30-60 Days+ |
24-72 Hours |
TBD / TBA |
60-90 Days+ |
APPROVAL CRITERIA | Credit Score & Collateral |
Overall Business Health |
Credit Score |
Credit Score & Collateral |
Frequently Asked Questions
First Down Funding is a leading provider of working capital and business funding to small businesses nationwide. Since 2012, more than 9,600 small businesses have trusted us to provide them with fast, flexible, and reliable funding to fuel their success.
First Down Funding works with businesses in over 300 industries ranging from physicians and restaurants to repair shops and retailers. We specialize in making capital accessible to small businesses that are underserved by traditional financial institutions, such as banks and credit unions. Because we look at your real-time business cash flow — not just your historical financials and personal credit score — we’re able to deliver financing solutions to more small businesses than most other funding sources.
Small Business Funding is a financing arrangement that will provide you upfront capital in exchange for a fixed amount of your future revenue. For more details on merchant cash advance, check out our About First Down Funding page.
First Down Funding offers funding between $1,000 and $300,000 USD.