If timing is the real issue
Start with working capital, revolving credit, receivables-based financing, or bridge structures before chasing a slower product that cannot move in time.
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Financing support for businesses in Canada and the United States. Compare options by use of funds, timing, and repayment structure.
The guides below focus on U.S. financing. For Canadian requests, share your province or territory, currency, and financing need so we can review the available options. SBA programs require a U.S.-located business; availability of other products varies by location.
Start with working capital, revolving credit, receivables-based financing, or bridge structures before chasing a slower product that cannot move in time.
Start with faster optionsStart with term, equipment, SBA, or mortgage structures when the business can wait slightly longer for a better long-term repayment profile.
Compare structured optionsUse the resources hub and calculators first, then move into the application once the product family and urgency are clearer.
Open tools and guidesFor urgent working capital, inventory, payroll, repairs, or seasonal swings when traditional bank timing is too slow.
View working capital detailsFor repeat borrowing needs, inventory cycles, and uneven cash flow where a revolving facility is more useful than a one-time advance.
View line of creditFor expansion projects, equipment, refinancing, and business investments that need clearer repayment terms.
Review term loansFor vehicles, machinery, medical tools, and other equipment purchases where the asset itself can support the structure.
See equipment financingFor businesses with good invoices but a slow cash conversion cycle that needs to be accelerated.
Explore factoringFor businesses that have a strong purchase order but need capital to fulfill it before getting paid.
Review PO financingFor stronger files that qualify for longer-term, lower-cost financing for acquisition, expansion, or refinance.
Review SBA 7(a)For commercial acquisitions, refinances, construction, bridge takeouts, and recapitalizations across CRE situations.
Explore mortgage financingFor owners comparing products, documentation, lender expectations, and timing before they submit a request.
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The highest-value conversation usually happens before an application is submitted, when the request can still be steered toward the structure that fits best.
Nicolas Lescalier is a Funding Manager at Premium Merchant Funding. He acts as a direct lender on select deals, works with an extensive network for co-funding, and helps arrange financing through third-party providers. All financing is subject to underwriting and approval and may not be available in every province, territory, or state, or for every business. Terms, costs, and timing vary by provider and applicant. Website calculators and examples are educational estimates, not offers or commitments to fund.