Credit-Flexible Funding
Business Loans for Owners With Bad or Limited Credit
A low personal credit score does not have to stop a business from accessing capital when revenue is strong. Valhalla underwrites primarily against cash flow, accepting personal credit scores as low as 500, and funds directly from $10,000 to $5,000,000. Most approved businesses receive funds within 24 hours.
- 500+ FICO accepted
- $10,000 to $5,000,000 available
- Approval based on bank deposits
- Funded in 24 hours
Risk-free, no-commitment application. No hard credit pull to check options.
Underwriting Approach
Why Cash Flow Matters More Than Credit Score
Traditional bank lending weighs personal and business credit history heavily because banks hold loans for years at fixed, relatively low rates and need a long credit record to justify that risk. Valhalla's underwriting model is different: it evaluates four months of business bank statements to assess actual cash flow, deposit consistency, and average daily balance, treating a credit score of 500 or higher as one input among several rather than a disqualifying threshold.
This does not mean credit is ignored. A stronger score, combined with strong deposits, typically produces a larger offer and better pricing, while a lower score paired with strong deposits still produces a usable offer, just at a higher factor rate that reflects the added risk. Businesses coming out of a past bankruptcy, a slow-paying client that damaged personal credit, or a rough stretch that led to missed payments can still qualify if current deposit activity demonstrates the business is generating consistent revenue today.
- 500 minimum credit score, not a hard cutoff on approval amount
- Deposit consistency weighed heavily in underwriting
- Past bankruptcy does not automatically disqualify an applicant
- Stronger bank activity improves pricing over time
What Improves an Offer Despite Bad Credit
Consistent daily deposits, a low count of negative-balance days, and a longer operating history all strengthen an offer regardless of credit score. Businesses that clean up their bank activity for a few months before applying, avoiding overdrafts and maintaining steady deposit patterns, often see meaningfully better pricing than an identical application submitted during a volatile stretch.
What a Low Score Typically Means for Pricing
A lower credit score generally results in a higher factor rate or a shorter repayment term rather than outright denial, since the funding is priced to reflect the added default risk. Businesses should expect the difference to show up in the total payback amount and compare that figure directly against alternatives before accepting an offer.
Building a Stronger Application
Applicants with damaged credit benefit from being upfront about what caused it, since underwriters can distinguish between a one-time event, such as a medical issue or a client that failed to pay, and an ongoing pattern of financial distress. Providing context alongside clean, recent bank statements often results in a better offer than the credit score alone would suggest.
It also helps to disclose any existing advances or loans at the outset rather than letting underwriting discover them mid-review, since undisclosed debt discovered later can delay or reprice an offer. A complete, honest application is processed faster and generally produces a better outcome than one that requires follow-up to reconcile inconsistencies.
Standard Requirements
Beyond the 500 minimum credit score, Valhalla looks for six or more months in business, $15,000 or more in average monthly deposits, and four months of bank statements. These thresholds apply regardless of credit profile, since deposit volume and time in business are the primary indicators of a sustainable repayment capacity.
There are no upfront fees to apply, and businesses in all 50 states are eligible. Structured terms are typically presented within 48 hours of a complete application, with funding following within 24 hours of signing. Businesses who do not qualify today are welcome to reapply once deposit history strengthens or credit improves.
Minimum qualifications
- 6+ months in business
- $15,000+ monthly deposits
- 500+ FICO floor
- Active business bank account
The path to the hall
Funded in one working day.
Apply
One-page application. Entity details, monthly revenue, and what the capital is for.
Submit four statements
Your four most recent business bank statements. Underwriters return offers in 2–4 hours during business hours.
Choose your structure
Multiple offers side by side: factor or rate, term, daily vs weekly debit, holdback options.
Sign and fund
Sign before the 1 PM ET cutoff and funds wire the same day. After cutoff, next business morning.
FAQ
Bad Credit Business Loans — questions worth answering.
What is the minimum credit score to qualify?
Valhalla generally accepts personal credit scores of 500 or higher, though the exact offer depends on the combination of credit score, deposit consistency, and time in business. A score at or near the minimum can still result in an approval, typically with pricing that reflects the added risk relative to a stronger credit profile.
Can I get funding after a bankruptcy?
A past bankruptcy does not automatically disqualify an application, particularly if it is discharged and the business has since rebuilt a consistent deposit history. Underwriters look at current cash flow and time since the bankruptcy alongside the credit report rather than treating it as an automatic denial.
Will applying hurt my credit score further?
Initial review typically relies on bank statements and a soft credit check that does not affect the score. Any hard inquiry, if required at all, would be disclosed before it occurs, and Valhalla does not run credit checks without informing the applicant first.
Does bad credit mean a higher cost of capital?
Generally yes; lower credit scores typically correspond to a higher factor rate or shorter term because pricing reflects risk. The exact difference varies by file, and businesses with strong, consistent deposits can often offset some of that impact compared to an identical credit score with weaker bank activity.
What if my business is too new to have good credit history?
Time in business and personal credit are evaluated separately from business credit history, which most small businesses have not yet built. A business with six or more months of operating history and consistent deposits can qualify even without an established business credit profile.
Are there upfront fees for bad credit applicants?
No. Valhalla does not charge application or underwriting fees regardless of credit profile. All costs of the funding are disclosed in the factor rate and total payback amount presented on the signed offer, with nothing charged before funding is delivered.
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