Your approval odds hinge on time in business, revenue consistency, credit profile, collateral, and debt-service coverage. Lenders weight these factors differently. SBA programs favor established businesses with two years of tax returns and strong personal credit. Asset-based options like equipment financing and factoring rely more on collateral value or invoice quality than operating history, which can improve odds for newer or credit-challenged applicants.
We help you understand which variables matter most for each program, then structure your application to highlight strengths and address gaps before submission.