How Card Resellers Can Get a Business Loan

August 4, 2025

Yes, it’s possible to get funding—even if your credit isn’t perfect. Here's how to make it happen and what lenders actually look for.

If your credit score is less than perfect, you're not alone—and it doesn’t mean you have to sit out the game. Whether you’ve got a few late payments, past collections, or limited credit history, there are still real options for getting the money you need to grow your business.

The key is understanding how lenders work, what they look for besides credit, and how to position yourself the right way.

Let’s break it down.


1. Lenders Look at More Than Just Credit

Banks may judge you solely on your FICO score, but alternative lenders don’t. They consider things like:

  • How much revenue your business brings in monthly
  • How long you’ve been in business
  • Your average daily bank balance
  • If you have consistent deposits
  • Industry type and risk

Translation: Even with bad credit, if your business is making money, you can qualify.


2. Use Business Revenue to Your Advantage

Let’s say you’ve got a 540 credit score but your business pulls in $10,000 a month. That alone makes you a strong candidate for certain types of loans like:

  • Revenue-based advances
  • Merchant cash advances
  • Short-term working capital loans
  • Invoice factoring (if you invoice customers)

These aren’t traditional loans, but they can provide fast access to cash.


3. Collateral & Equipment Can Help You Qualify

Have a truck? Trailer? Tools? Equipment? Assets can be used as collateral to secure better rates, even with low credit. Some lenders care more about the asset value than your score.

You can even get equipment financing with challenged credit as long as the equipment holds good resale value.


4. Bring in a Co-Signer or Guarantor

Sometimes all it takes is one trusted person with decent credit to help back the deal. It’s a common move in early-stage businesses and helps open doors you can’t unlock solo.


5. Start Small, Build Fast

Even if your first funding offer isn’t ideal, take what you qualify for, build some repayment history, and use it as a stepping stone.

A $5,000 advance now could help you secure $25,000+ in 6 months—if you handle it right.


6. Be Wary of Predatory Lenders

Not every “bad credit lender” has good intentions. Watch out for:

  • Daily payments with crazy high interest
  • Contracts with prepayment penalties
  • Hidden fees buried in the fine print

Always ask for a breakdown of your total repayment amount before signing.


7. Work with a Trusted Funding Source

At The Vault Netwrk, we’ve helped people with credit scores as low as 500 get approved for business funding. Our team works with real lenders—not loan sharks—and matches you to options that fit your business, not just your score.

If you’ve been told “no” before, it doesn’t mean the door is closed. You just need the right key.



Want to See What You Qualify For?

Apply today—no credit check upfront. Let’s see what options are available for your business.

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