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Apply for a Lendio Business Loan Today

Complete one short application in about 15 minutes and receive loan offers from up to 75+ lenders β€” completely free, with no impact to your credit score β€” learn about soft credit checks.

  • βœ“ Takes ~15 minutes
  • βœ“ Soft credit check only
  • βœ“ Free to apply
  • βœ“ 75+ lenders compared
  • βœ“ Offers within hours
  • βœ“ Fund in 24 hours
You'll need to provide:
πŸ“‹ Business name & type
πŸ“… Time in business
πŸ’΅ Monthly revenue
🎯 Loan purpose & amount
πŸ“ Business location
πŸ‘€ Owner information

Get Your Loan Offers Now

One application. Multiple offers. No credit score impact.

Do You Qualify for a Lendio Loan? Minimum Requirements

Most businesses qualify for at least one loan product through Lendio's network. Here are the general baseline requirements for the most common loan types.

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6 Months
Minimum time in business (some products accept 3 months)
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$8,000/mo
Minimum monthly revenue for most standard products
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550+
Minimum credit score (varies by lender and loan type)

Don't Meet Every Requirement?

Lendio works with lenders who specialize in helping businesses that may not qualify for traditional bank loans. Even if you've been turned down before, it's worth applying β€” Lendio's matching algorithm will identify the lenders most likely to approve your specific profile. There's no risk: applying is free and uses a soft credit check only.

Documents to Have Ready for Your Lendio Application

Having these documents on hand will help you complete your application faster and receive more accurate loan offers from lenders.

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Government-Issued ID

Driver's license or passport for identity verification. Required for all principal business owners.

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Bank Statements

Most recent 3–6 months of business bank statements to verify monthly revenue and cash flow patterns.

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Business Tax Returns

Last 1–2 years of business tax returns may be required for larger loan amounts and SBA loan products.

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Profit & Loss Statement

A current P&L statement helps lenders understand your business's financial health and repayment capacity.

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Business Registration

Articles of incorporation, business license, or DBA filing documents to verify your business is legally registered.

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Employer Identification Number (EIN)

Your federal EIN (also called a Tax ID number) is required for most business loan products.

What Happens Next?

Here's exactly what to expect after you submit your Lendio application β€” from matching to funding, step by step.

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Instant Matching

Lendio's AI immediately analyzes your profile and matches you with lenders whose criteria align with your business. This happens in real time as you submit your application.

2

Funding Manager Contact

A dedicated Lendio funding specialist will reach out β€” usually within a few hours β€” to discuss your financing needs, answer questions, and help you understand your options.

3

Review Your Offers

You'll receive loan offers from matched lenders. Compare rates, terms, monthly payments, and fees side by side with guidance from your funding manager.

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Submit Final Documents

Once you select an offer, your chosen lender may request additional documentation for final underwriting and approval. Your funding manager assists with this process.

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Get Funded

After final approval, funds are deposited directly into your business bank account. Timing varies from 24 hours (short-term products) to several weeks (SBA loans).

Application FAQs

Yes. Some lenders in Lendio's network accept credit scores as low as 550, particularly for short-term loans and merchant cash advances. Even with lower credit, factors like strong monthly revenue and business history can increase your approval odds. Lendio's matching algorithm accounts for your full financial profile, not just your credit score.
Lendio uses 256-bit bank-grade encryption to protect your data. Your information is shared with lenders in their network as part of the matching and funding process, which is disclosed in their privacy policy. You can review their full privacy policy before applying.
Yes. Lendio's marketplace can present offers for multiple loan types based on your profile β€” for example, you might receive both a term loan offer and a line of credit offer. Your funding manager can help you evaluate which type best fits your specific business needs and goals.
Lendio offers startup loan options for businesses as young as 3 months old, though requirements are stricter and credit history becomes more important for very new businesses. Visit our Startup Loans page for more details on options available for newer businesses.
πŸ“ž Need Help Applying?

Lendio's customer support team is available Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM MT at 855-853-6346. Or send us a message.