Our Full Process

From Application
to Funded

Our 7-step process covers everything — file preparation, credit coaching, bank matching, and full management until funds are in your account. Here’s exactly how it works, and what we review along the way.

How We Get You Funded

We go deeper than any other consultant. Our rigorous process is why our clients get approved — at bank rates.

1
Getting Started

You Submit Your Application

Tell us about your business, your funding goals, and what you need the capital for. Our application includes all the necessary information for bank submission including document upload — we handle everything from here.

2
Deep Analysis

Tax Returns & Credit Report Review

We conduct a full review of your business tax returns and credit report — exactly how banks evaluate you — so we know your true position before approaching any institution.

📄 1–2 years tax returns 📊 Business & personal credit 🔍 Full financial assessment
3
Our Secret Weapon

Credit Score Fast-Track Plan

If your credit needs strengthening, we don't just flag it — we give you a precise, fast-track plan to improve your score in the quickest way possible before submitting to banks. This step alone can be the difference between approval and rejection.

⚡ Fastest-impact actions first 🎯 Bank threshold targeted 📈 Maximizes rate & limit
4
Financial Deep-Dive

Debt Schedule Analysis

We map your full debt schedule — existing loans, obligations, and liabilities — to determine your real borrowing capacity and structure your application in the most favorable way for bank underwriting.

💳 All obligations mapped 📐 Debt ratios optimized 🏗️ Application structured for approval
5
The Match

We Find Your Perfect Bank Program & Partner

Using everything we've learned — your financials, credit, debt schedule, industry, state, and city — we identify the exact bank program and banking partner most likely to approve you at the best possible rate. We also find banks and programs for files that many institutions would otherwise decline.

🏭 Industry-specific programs 🗽 State & city criteria matched 🏦 50+ banking partners evaluated 💰 Best rate & terms secured ✦ Files others decline — we find a way
6
VIP Access

Bank Rep Introduction Within 24–48 Hours

We put you directly in touch with our personal representative at the bank — not the first available person you'd get walking in off the street. You go straight to the top of the pile. We set up the call, prepare you for exactly what to expect, and make sure you're positioned for success before you speak to anyone.

⚡ Rep contact within 24–48 hours 📞 Call setup & client prep ✦ Top of the pile — not the queue
7
The Result

Funded — Up to 3x Faster Than a Bank Alone

We facilitate every step of the process until funds are in your account — at true bank rates. Simple files can close in as little as 10 days. More complex files typically take 4–6 weeks — still up to 3x faster than navigating the bank process on your own.

🚀 As fast as 10 days 📅 Complex files: 4–6 weeks ⚡ Up to 3x faster than solo

Every Document Banks Review — And How We Handle Each One

When your file lands on an underwriter's desk, this is every document they examine. We prepare, review, and optimize all of it before approaching any bank.

Personal Credit Report

Bank Priority
Critical

The first thing a bank pulls. Your personal FICO score, payment history, utilization, derogatory marks, and hard inquiries all directly impact your approval odds and the rate you receive. Most banks require 650+ for a line of credit, 680+ for a term loan.

What VIP Bank Funding Does
  • Review your full personal credit report before any bank sees it
  • Identify every negative factor and its impact on your score
  • Provide a fast-track improvement plan ranked by speed of impact
  • Time your bank application for maximum score benefit
What Banks Look At
FICO ScorePrimary approval trigger — 650 minimum, 720+ ideal
Payment HistoryLate payments in last 24 months are major red flags
Credit UtilizationUnder 30% is ideal — high utilization lowers score
Derogatory MarksCollections, judgments, bankruptcies — often disqualifying
Hard InquiriesMultiple recent inquiries signal financial distress
VIP

We review your personal credit before approaching any bank — so there are no surprises and your score is in the best possible shape when it counts.

Business Credit Profile

Bank Priority
Important

Banks check your business credit files at Dun & Bradstreet, Experian, and Equifax Business. A thin or non-existent business credit file can slow approval even when personal credit is strong. Your PAYDEX score and business payment history matter.

What VIP Bank Funding Does
  • Review your business credit files across all three bureaus
  • Identify gaps, errors, and thin file issues
  • Advise on the fastest ways to strengthen your business credit profile
  • Match you to banks whose approval criteria fit your current business credit standing
What Banks Look At
D&B PAYDEX Score80+ is considered good — measures payment promptness
Business Payment HistoryVendor and supplier payment records reported to bureaus
File ThicknessNew businesses often have no file — which banks flag
Business RegistrationsConsistent address, EIN, and entity info across bureaus
VIP

Many businesses don't know their business credit profile exists — or what's in it. We review it and fix problems before any lender sees it.

Business & Personal Tax Returns

Bank Priority
Critical

Banks treat tax returns as the gold standard of income verification. They reveal revenue trends, profitability, write-offs, and whether your business is growing or declining. Two years minimum — three preferred. Large write-offs can suppress stated income and hurt approval.

What VIP Bank Funding Does
  • Review 2–3 years of both business and personal returns before submission
  • Identify how write-offs and deductions affect your stated income
  • Advise on how to present your financials in the most favorable light
  • Select banks whose underwriting handles your specific return structure
Documents Required
Business Tax Returns2–3 years (Form 1120, 1120S, or 1065 depending on entity)
Personal Tax Returns2–3 years (Form 1040) — all schedules included
K-1 SchedulesRequired for partnerships and S-corps
YTD FiguresCurrent year-to-date if applying mid-year
VIP

We review your returns through the same lens as a bank underwriter — so we know what they'll see and can address issues before submission.

Profit & Loss Statement

Bank Priority
Important

The P&L shows your business's revenue, expenses, and net profit over time. Banks use it to assess operating profitability, expense trends, and whether your business generates enough income to service new debt. Year-to-date P&L is often required alongside tax returns.

What VIP Bank Funding Does
  • Review your P&L for any issues that could concern underwriters
  • Ensure your P&L is properly formatted and reconciled with tax returns
  • Identify margin trends and help you present them in context
  • Flag any one-time expenses or unusual items that need explanation
Documents Required
Annual P&L — 2 YearsFull year income and expense statements, signed by owner or CPA
YTD P&LCurrent year through most recent month — prepared by accountant preferred
Revenue BreakdownBy product, service, or client type if applicable
Gross & Net MarginBanks assess margin stability and trend direction
VIP

We ensure your P&L tells the right story — consistent with your tax returns and bank statements, with any anomalies explained proactively.

Balance Sheet

Bank Priority
Important

The balance sheet shows your business's assets, liabilities, and net worth at a specific point in time. Banks use it to assess solvency, liquidity, and collateral availability. A strong balance sheet with positive net worth significantly improves approval odds for larger loans.

What VIP Bank Funding Does
  • Review your balance sheet for asset-to-liability positioning
  • Assess whether collateral can be identified to strengthen the application
  • Ensure the balance sheet is reconciled with the P&L and tax returns
  • Advise on debt restructuring if the balance sheet is overextended
Documents Required
Current Balance SheetAs of most recent month-end or quarter-end
Prior Year Balance SheetEnd of fiscal year — signed by accountant
Asset ScheduleEquipment, real estate, receivables — for collateral assessment
Net Worth CalculationTotal assets minus total liabilities — banks want positive equity
VIP

We identify collateral opportunities and balance sheet strengths that can be highlighted to the bank — and flag liabilities that need addressing first.

Business Bank Statements

Bank Priority
Critical

Bank statements show actual cash flow — not what's on paper, but what's real. Banks look at average daily balances, monthly deposits, NSF occurrences, and whether the business consistently maintains positive cash. Negative average balances or frequent overdrafts are serious red flags.

What VIP Bank Funding Does
  • Review 3–6 months of statements before any submission
  • Identify NSFs, overdrafts, or patterns that could concern underwriters
  • Advise on the best timing for your application based on statement cycles
  • Match you to banks whose minimum balance requirements fit your profile
Documents Required
3–6 Months Business StatementsAll pages — all business accounts used for operations
Average Daily BalanceBanks calculate this across the period — higher is better
NSF / Overdraft HistoryFrequent occurrences can disqualify regardless of credit score
Monthly Deposit VolumeMust support claimed revenue figures on P&L and tax returns
VIP

We advise you on the optimal time to apply based on your statement cycles — so the bank sees your strongest months, not your weakest.

Debt Schedule

Bank Priority
Important

A debt schedule lists every existing loan, MCA, line of credit, and financial obligation — with balances, monthly payments, and maturity dates. Banks use it to calculate your Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR). Too much existing debt relative to income is one of the most common reasons for bank declines.

What VIP Bank Funding Does
  • Build a comprehensive debt schedule with you from scratch
  • Calculate your current DSCR and identify the maximum new debt you can service
  • Advise on paying off or restructuring existing obligations before applying
  • Structure your loan request around your actual debt capacity
What Must Be Listed
Business Term LoansLender, balance, monthly payment, maturity date
Lines of CreditCurrent drawn balance and available credit
MCA / Revenue-BasedDaily/weekly payment amount and remaining balance
SBA Loans & RE MortgagesIncluding any personally guaranteed obligations
VIP

We build and optimize your debt schedule before any bank sees it — advising on which obligations to address first to maximize your borrowing capacity.

Personal Financial Statement

Bank Priority
Required

The PFS is a complete snapshot of the owner's personal financial position — all personal assets, liabilities, and net worth. Banks require it because most small business loans carry a personal guarantee. If the business can't repay, the bank looks to the owner's personal assets. A strong personal net worth significantly supports approval.

What VIP Bank Funding Does
  • Provide the standard bank PFS form and help you complete it accurately
  • Review for consistency with your personal tax returns and credit report
  • Identify personal assets that strengthen your guarantee position
  • Advise on how to present personal net worth in the most favorable context
What Must Be Disclosed
Personal Real EstatePrimary residence, investment properties — values and mortgages
Liquid AssetsBank accounts, brokerage accounts, retirement funds
Personal LiabilitiesMortgages, auto loans, student loans, personal credit cards
Personal Net WorthTotal assets minus liabilities — supporting the personal guarantee
VIP

We walk you through the PFS step by step and ensure it's consistent with every other document in your file — no gaps that trigger underwriter questions.

ID & Business Documents

Bank Priority
Required

Banks are required to verify the legal identity of the borrower and the legitimacy of the business entity. These documents establish that your business is properly formed, in good standing, and that you are who you say you are. Missing or inconsistent business documents are a common source of processing delays.

What VIP Bank Funding Does
  • Provide a complete checklist of every document required upfront
  • Review documents for consistency — name, address, EIN across all filings
  • Flag any gaps or inconsistencies that could delay processing
  • Coordinate the document package so the bank receives everything organized
Documents Required
Government-Issued IDDriver's license or passport — front and back
Articles of Incorporation / LLC Operating AgreementProof of business formation and ownership structure
EIN Confirmation LetterIRS EIN assignment letter (Form SS-4)
Business LicensesState and local operating licenses, professional licenses if applicable
VIP

We provide a complete document checklist upfront and coordinate everything in one organized package — so the bank has everything on day one with no delays.

Get Pre-Qualified Today

Takes less than 2 minutes. No credit check. We review your situation and tell you exactly what you qualify for.