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Explore the funding programs and business capital options PMF LA helps clients navigate.

This page gives business owners a cleaner way to understand the main categories of financing PMF LA supports. Start with the category that best matches the need, then drill into the individual program pages for more detail.

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Working capital

Fast cash for payroll, inventory or a slow month. Repaid as a small percentage of daily sales.

$10K – $20M6 – 24 moFICO 500+
24 – 48 hrs

Revenue-based financing / MCA

A purchase of future receivables, repaid as a fixed remittance — the fastest option when the bank has said no.

$10K – $2MDaily or weekly remittanceFICO 500+
24 – 72 hrs

Bad credit business loans

Funders who look at revenue and deposits first, and a plan to improve the file.

$10K – $500K3 – 18 moFICO 500+
45 – 90 days

SBA loans

The lowest cost of capital for expansion, acquisition or buying your building.

$50K – $5M10 – 25 yrsFICO 680+
45 – 90 days

SBA 7(a)

The most flexible SBA program — working capital, refinance, acquisition or real estate.

Up to $5M10 – 25 yrsFICO 680+
60 – 90 days

SBA 504

Long-term fixed-rate financing for owner-occupied real estate and heavy equipment.

Up to $5.5M10 – 25 yrsFICO 680+
30 – 45 days

SBA Express

A faster SBA decision for smaller amounts and lines of credit.

Up to $500KUp to 10 yrsFICO 660+
24 – 48 hrs

Business line of credit

Draw what you need, pay interest only on what you use, draw again as you pay it down.

$25K – $500KRevolvingFICO 600+
3 – 7 days

Term loans

A fixed monthly payment over 1–5 years for a defined project.

$50K – $1M1 – 5 yrsFICO 620+
2 – 5 days

Equipment financing

Trucks, ovens, dental chairs, machinery — the equipment is the collateral.

Up to $1.5M2 – 7 yrsFICO 600+
1 – 3 days

Invoice factoring

Turn unpaid invoices into cash this week. You keep the customer; we wait for the check.

Up to 90% advance30 – 90 daysFICO No minimum
3 – 7 days

P.O. financing

Take the bigger order without the cash to fill it.

Up to 100% of supplier cost30 – 120 daysFICO No minimum
30 – 60 days

Commercial real estate

Purchase, refinance or cash-out on owner-occupied and investment property.

$250K – $20M5 – 25 yrsFICO 660+
30 – 60 days

Commercial mortgages

Fixed and adjustable structures for office, retail, industrial and multifamily.

$250K – $20M5 – 30 yrsFICO 660+
2 – 3 weeks

HELOC

Borrow against a primary residence, second home or investment property at some of the lowest rates available to a business owner.

$25K – $750K10 – 20 yrsFICO 660+
2 – 3 weeks

Home equity investment

Cash for a share of future appreciation — no payments, no interest.

Up to $500K10 – 30 yrsFICO 600+
1 – 4 weeks

Nonprofit funding

Working capital and lines of credit built around grant and pledge timing.

$25K – $2M6 mo – 10 yrsFICO Mission-based
2 – 6 weeks

IRS penalty refund review

We review 2019–2021 penalties for refund eligibility.

Avg. refund $9,400COVID-era tax yearsFICO n/a

Financial programs

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What clients can expect

  • Clearer guidance around fit, timing, and next steps
  • Support across business, real-estate, and owner-access programs
  • A better path to the individual program pages that matter most

Business growth and working-capital programs

These programs are often the first stop for clients who need flexibility, liquidity, or room to move faster on day-to-day business decisions.

Capital strategy

Business Capital

Compare SBA loans, working capital, lines of credit, term loans, equipment financing, and receivables-based funding by use of funds and timing.

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Fast-moving needs

Working Capital

For operating expenses, inventory, payroll timing, seasonal pressure, or short-term growth needs.

View Working Capital

Flexible access

Business Line of Credit

For clients who want revolving access to capital instead of one lump-sum disbursement.

View Line of Credit

Nonprofit organizations

Nonprofit Funding

Funding guidance for eligible nonprofits comparing working capital, receivables support, equipment financing, and other operating-capital options.

View Nonprofit Funding

Structured repayment

Term Loans

For business owners looking for a more defined repayment structure around expansion, consolidation, or larger purchases.

View Term Loans

Longer-term and asset-backed financing

These programs fit clients who are thinking beyond immediate cash flow and want to support larger investments in the business or property.

Established business financing

SBA Loans

Often a strong fit for established businesses seeking longer terms and more structured growth capital. Compare SBA Express, SBA 7(a), and SBA 504 paths.

View SBA Loans

SBA Express

SBA 7(a)

SBA 504

Property financing

Commercial Real Estate

Support for acquisitions, refinances, and real-estate projects tied to business growth. Commercial mortgage guidance is available from the Commercial Real Estate page when the property structure calls for it.

View Commercial Real Estate

Equipment purchases

Equipment Financing

For vehicles, machinery, technology, and other equipment tied to operations or expansion.

View Equipment Financing

Cash-flow and receivables programs

Some businesses need support around receivables, fulfillment, or timing gaps created by outstanding invoices and large purchase orders.

Invoice-driven cash flow

Factoring

For businesses that want to turn eligible invoices into working cash more quickly.

View Factoring

Order fulfillment support

Purchase Order Financing

For companies fulfilling larger orders without tying up all available capital.

View Purchase Order Financing

Home-equity-based options

For some clients, the most practical way to access capital is through property equity rather than a traditional business product.

Revolving property equity

HELOC

Access home equity with flexibility, including state-specific HELOC pages and an updated calculator.

View HELOC

Alternative equity access

Home Equity Investment

For clients exploring ways to access equity without taking on a traditional monthly payment structure.

View Home Equity Investment

Need help deciding where to start?

PMF LA can help you narrow the options, avoid the wrong path, and move toward the program page that best fits your situation.

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Start a secure application to request a review of your funding options. Approval and terms depend on your business and the funder.

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