🛍️ Retail Stores

Business loans for retail and specialty stores

Affirmative Funding approves retail and specialty stores on their bank deposits, not their credit score. $20,000+ a month and six months in business qualifies for $10,000 to $5,000,000, often funded the same day.
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The cash-flow reality

Why retail and specialty stores need capital that moves fast

Retail is an inventory business. The best margins go to owners who can buy in bulk, stock up before the holidays and jump on supplier closeouts, and all of that takes cash months before it turns into sales.

Common uses of funding for retail and specialty stores

  • ✓Seasonal and holiday inventory
  • ✓Bulk purchasing and supplier discounts
  • ✓Store build-outs and fixtures
  • ✓Point-of-sale and e-commerce systems
  • ✓Opening a second location

Retail Stores funding FAQ

Can I use funding just for inventory?+

Yes. Inventory is one of the most common uses, and revenue-based repayment means the inventory pays for itself as it sells.

Do online sales count toward the $20,000 minimum?+

They do. Deposits from Shopify, Amazon, Square or any processor are counted alongside in-store sales.

What do retail and specialty stores need to qualify?+

$20,000+ in monthly business revenue, 6+ months in business and a U.S. business bank account. Three months of bank statements are the only documents needed to start.

How much can a retail stores business get?+

From $10,000 to $5,000,000. Most businesses qualify for roughly 70% to 120% of their monthly revenue, with larger amounts for longer-term products.

Get funded as a retail owner

Three minutes to apply. Three months of bank statements. A real decision in minutes from a direct lender.