Lines of Credit for E-Commerce

Manu helps e-commerce owners across the United States get matched with the right lender — fast. Pre-qualify in minutes through Manu's partner application — access a 75+ lender network with real, competitive offers, no hard credit check.

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How e-commerce businesses use this financing

Common uses of funds:

  • Inventory build for Q4 and Prime Day pushes
  • Amazon ad spend, Meta ads, and influencer campaigns
  • 3PL warehousing and fulfillment fees
  • Software, custom development, and Shopify Plus migrations

Typical loan size: E-commerce loans typically range from $25K to $1M, with high-revenue Amazon sellers accessing larger lines.

Seasonality: Most DTC and Amazon brands do 40-50% of annual revenue in Q4 and need pre-funded inventory by August.

Most common reason for decline: E-commerce brands are often declined for thin margins (under 30% net) or for over-reliance on a single SKU.

Best-fit products for e-commerce: Revenue-Based Financing, Lines of Credit, Inventory Financing.

Capital use cases for e-commerce businesses

  • Q4 inventory pre-funding: A $25K–$500K line of credit or inventory loan pre-funds peak-season stock by August so Q4 demand doesn't outrun cash.
  • Paid-ads scaling: Revenue-based financing of $25K–$250K funds Amazon, Meta, and influencer ad spend, repaid as a share of the sales it generates.
  • Fulfillment & platform: A $25K–$150K term loan funds 3PL onboarding, warehousing deposits, and Shopify Plus or custom-dev migrations.

Funding options for e-commerce businesses

Small Business Loans
$10K–$10M with terms up to 5 years. Funding in 1–3 days. FICO 580+.
SBA Loans
$50K–$5M government-backed financing up to 25 years at Prime + 1–2.75%.
Lines of Credit
$10K–$5M revolving capital with same-day funding. FICO 600+.
Equipment Financing
$10K–$5M to purchase or lease equipment. Up to 5 years. FICO 550+.
Merchant Cash Advance
$10K–$10M against future sales. Same-day funding, no minimum FICO.
A/R & Inventory Financing
Borrow up to 95% of receivables or 85% of inventory value.

Why E-Commerce owners choose Manu

Same-day to 1–3 day funding
Lines of credit and merchant cash advances can fund the same day. Most e-commerce loans wire in 1–3 business days.
75+ lenders, one application
Apply once through Manu's partner application — your file is shopped across a 75+ lender network so e-commerce owners get the best terms available.
Soft credit check only
Pre-qualifying takes about 3 minutes and won't affect your credit score. Just basic business details and your recent bank statements.
Lower credit accepted
Equipment financing accepts FICO 550+. Merchant cash advances and A/R financing have no minimum FICO when revenue is strong.

How e-commerce business loans work with Manu

1
Apply in 3 minutes
Tell us about your e-commerce business and share your recent bank statements to pre-qualify.
2
Compare offers
Manu's partner application matches you with lenders that fund e-commerce businesses and shows you real numbers.
3
Get funded
Accept the offer that fits, sign electronically, and receive funds in as little as 24 hours.

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E-Commerce Lines of Credit by state

Frequently asked questions

What kind of business loans can E-Commerce owners qualify for?

Through Manu's partner application, e-commerce owners can access small business loans ($10K–$10M), SBA 7(a) and 504 loans ($50K–$5M), business lines of credit, equipment financing, merchant cash advances, accounts receivable financing, and inventory lines. Terms are tailored to your revenue and time in business.

How fast can a E-Commerce business get funded?

Lines of credit and merchant cash advances can fund the same day for qualifying e-commerce businesses. Small business loans and equipment financing typically fund in 1–3 business days. SBA loans take 4–10 weeks due to government underwriting.

What credit score do I need for E-Commerce financing?

Minimum FICO depends on the product: equipment financing starts at 550, small business loans at 580, lines of credit at 600, and SBA loans at 660. Merchant cash advances and accounts receivable financing have no minimum FICO — they're underwritten on revenue and receivables instead.

Will applying hurt my credit score?

No. Pre-qualification uses a soft credit check that does not affect your credit score. A hard pull only happens if you accept a final offer from a lender.

What documents do E-Commerce businesses need to apply?

To pre-qualify, you'll share basic business information plus your most recent 3 months of business bank statements. To finalize an offer, most lenders ask for 3–6 months of bank statements in total. Larger loans may also require tax returns or financial statements.

Sources & references

Loan-product criteria, funding-speed ranges, and credit-score thresholds on this page are validated against current lender requirements and the following primary sources:

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