Our Process

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Our Process: Beyond the Bank

At Beyond the Bank, we specialize in creative funding solutions for businesses that need capital to grow, acquire, or stabilize operations—without the red tape of traditional banks. Whether you're scaling a business, acquiring a competitor, or financing new contracts, our streamlined process ensures fast approvals and tailored solutions that fit your unique needs.

Our Proven 4-Step Process to
Secure the Right Funding

Who Qualifies?

We fund businesses across various industries that have outgrown traditional bank financing or need flexible funding solutions. Below are our general qualification criteria:
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Business Acquisition Funding

  • U.S. Borrower
  • 10-15% equity injection from the borrower
  • Business must cash flow after debt service
  • Borrower must have relatable industry experience
  • Loan amounts: $1M–$5M
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Business-to-Business (B2B) or
Business-to-Government (B2G) Loans

  • 2+ years in business
  • $500,000+ in annual revenue
  • Business is in high growth or turnaround mode
  • Historical cash flows do not support current capital needs
  • Unable to secure bank funding or has maxed out their line of credit
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Business-to-Consumer (B2C) Funding

  • Minimum Equifax credit score of 640
  • Not a home-based business
  • Minimum annual sales of $250,000
  • Meets our approved business category list
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Trade Finance Program

  • U.S. or Canadian-based company (or U.S. subsidiary of a foreign company)
  • Annual revenue: $2M–$500M
  • Experienced management team (or startups with trading experience)
  • Supplier transactions range from $25K–$5M
  • Revenue cycle: 30–150 days
  • Credit needs: $250K–$25M revolving trade facility
Business Acquisition Funding
Business-to-Business (B2B) or
Business-to-Government (B2G) Loans
Business-to-Consumer (B2C) Funding
Trade Finance Program
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Business Acquisition Funding

  • U.S. Borrower
  • 10-15% equity injection from the borrower
  • Business must cash flow after debt service
  • Borrower must have relatable industry experience
  • Loan amounts: $1M–$5M
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Business-to-Business (B2B) or
Business-to-Government (B2G) Loans

  • 2+ years in business
  • $500,000+ in annual revenue
  • Business is in high growth or turnaround mode
  • Historical cash flows do not support current capital needs
  • Unable to secure bank funding or has maxed out their line of credit
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Business-to-Consumer (B2C) Funding

  • Minimum Equifax credit score of 640
  • Not a home-based business
  • Minimum annual sales of $250,000
  • Meets our approved business category list
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Trade Finance Program

  • U.S. or Canadian-based company (or U.S. subsidiary of a foreign company)
  • Annual revenue: $2M–$500M
  • Experienced management team (or startups with trading experience)
  • Supplier transactions range from $25K–$5M
  • Revenue cycle: 30–150 days
  • Credit needs: $250K–$25M revolving trade facility

Frequently Asked Questions

  • B2C loans: Start at $100,000, approved at approximately 33% of annual sales
  • Asset-based loans: $100,000–$15M
  • Growth funding (B2B/B2G): $100,000–$10M+
  • Business acquisition loans: $1M–$5M, approved at a 1.1 debt service ratio
  • Trade finance programs: $1M–$20M

*Each deal is evaluated based on its own merits.

Our funding can be used for:

  • Business acquisition
  • Franchise expansion
  • Renovations and remodeling
  • New equipment purchases
  • Financing newly awarded contracts
  • Inventory purchases
  • Advertising and marketing
  • Stabilizing cash flow

Applying is simple:

  1. Schedule a consultation using our [booking link].
  2. We’ll ask you a few simple questions.
  3. If you qualify, we’ll structure a financing plan and move quickly to approval and funding.

Let’s Get Started

If your business needs capital beyond the limits of traditional banks, let’s talk.
Schedule a consultation today and take the first step toward securing the funding you need.