Lucky Credit ProsApply

Year-end funding, without waiting on the bank

Close the year strong: equipment, inventory, or cash on hand for January. For established businesses doing $60K+ a month. Fast, plain answer.

Check my options

Year-end funding

Finish the year with capital in place, not a pending application

Banks slow down in December. Through our partner, Merchant Fund Express, your request moves on deposits and a short application.

As fast as
24 hours

Amount to request

$85,000.00

Funding range$25K to $5M

*Sample amounts shown. Your actual offer depends on your business and is reviewed before approval.

Why year-end goes faster here

No holiday slowdown on paperwork

About three months of statements, no tax returns, 5-minute application. Funding in as little as 24 hours for qualified businesses.

Credit dings are not the end

FICO 500+ considered and a soft pull to start. Revenue carries real weight.

Total cost before you commit

Your offer lists the full repayment amount before you accept. No surprise costs after you sign.

Plan Q1 with the schedule

The repayment schedule is in your offer up front, so you can plan January through March around it.

Why year-end gets tight

The last weeks of the year hit from several sides at once: holiday payroll, staff bonuses, annual insurance and software renewals, supplier invoices you promised to clear, and a first-quarter plan that needs money before January deposits recover. Banks slow down too, with reviewers out and approvals pushed into the new year.

Through our partner Merchant Fund Express, established businesses doing $60K or more a month can get a fast decision based mostly on deposits. Amounts run from $25,000 to $5,000,000.

Year-end uses we see

  1. Payroll and bonuses so your crew does not feel the squeeze. See payroll funding.
  2. Equipment purchases you have planned for months. See equipment financing.
  3. A January cushion for the quiet weeks. See slow-month funding.
  4. A head start on Q1 contracts already signed for the new year.

About taxes

Some owners buy equipment before December 31 for tax reasons. That is a question for your tax advisor, not for us. We do not give tax advice. If equipment is on the list, read Section 179 and equipment financing for background, and confirm the details with your advisor before you buy.

For illustration: a landscaping company

For illustration only, not our terms. A commercial landscaping company deposits about $110K a month in season and less in winter. In December it owes bonuses, wants a new loader for spring snow and site contracts, and knows January and February run lean. Rather than drain the account, the owner funds the loader through equipment financing and takes a modest amount of working capital to carry payroll through February.

Quick checklist before you apply

No tax returns required. FICO 500+ is considered, and sole proprietors can apply.

Get a decision before the holidays

The application takes 5 minutes and starts with a soft credit pull. For qualified businesses, funding can arrive in as little as 24 hours. Credit repair is a separate service; you do not need it to apply, and funding does not change your score.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is year-end a bad time to apply?

No. Applying in early December gives you room before holiday closures and the year-end crunch.

Can I use funding for employee bonuses?

Working capital can be used for payroll and similar operating costs.

Will buying equipment in December lower my taxes?

That depends on your situation. We do not give tax advice, so confirm with your tax advisor.

My Q4 deposits are higher than usual. Does that help?

Funders look at about three months of statements and weigh the pattern, so a seasonal spike is read in context.

Do I need my year-end tax return to apply?

No tax returns are required.

What if my bank is closed for the holidays when funds are sent?

Timing depends on the file and the bank. For qualified businesses, funding can arrive in as little as 24 hours, but bank holiday schedules can add time, so apply early in December.

Equipment buy $46,000.00
Q1 inventory $38,500.00
Cash cushion $25,000.00
Year-end bonuses $18,200.00

Example uses for illustration only.

How to improve your chances

Want a cleaner year-end review? Check these first.

  • Keep December deposits in your business account
  • Clear up any overdrafts before you apply
  • Have October through December statements ready
  • Ask your tax advisor about timing of purchases

How year-end funding compares to a bank loan in December

Lucky Business Funding
Traditional bank loans
Timeline
As little as 24 hours if qualified
Weeks to months
Docs
About 3 months bank statements
Tax returns, financials, more
Credit
FICO 500+ considered
Strong credit usually expected
Total cost
Full repayment amount up front
Disclosed in loan docs later
Credit check
Soft pull to start
Hard pull common

Close the year with cash in hand

One secure application. A soft credit pull to start. No obligation to accept an offer.

Apply for Funding