What is the best business funding for retail stores?

The most common options for retail stores are merchant cash advance, business line of credit, working capital loans, business term loans. The best fit depends on your time in business, revenue, credit and what the funds are for.

Can retail stores get funding with bad credit?

Often yes. Revenue-based products such as merchant cash advances and collateral-backed products like equipment financing weigh revenue and assets more than credit.

How much funding can retail stores get?

Revenue-based providers commonly approve about 50%–150% of average monthly revenue. Term and SBA loans may go higher for established businesses.

What documents do retail stores need?

Usually 3–4 months of business bank statements, ID and a voided check; larger loans add tax returns and financial statements.

Industry funding

Business Funding for Retail Stores

The most common business funding options for retail stores are merchant cash advance, business line of credit, working capital loans and business term loans. Retailers use lines of credit and MCAs to stock up ahead of peak seasons.

Last updated October 23, 2026

Typical funding needs for retail stores

Seasonal inventory
Store remodel
POS and fixtures
Marketing

Funding options compared

Comparison of business funding options (industry estimates)
Option	Amount	Term	Typical cost	Speed	Credit
Merchant Cash Advance	$5k – $500k+	3 – 18 months	1.10 – 1.50 factor	24 – 72 hours	500+ often accepted
Business Line of Credit	$10k – $500k	Revolving; draws 6–24 mo	10% – 60% APR	1 – 7 days	600 – 680+
Working Capital Loans	$5k – $1M	3 – 24 months	Varies by product	1 – 5 days	550 – 680+
Business Term Loans	$25k – $2M	1 – 10 years	8% – 45% APR	1 day – 4 weeks	650 – 680+

Typical requirements

6–24 months in business depending on product
$10k+ in monthly revenue for revenue-based options
3–4 months of business bank statements
580–680+ credit depending on product

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