Revenue-Based Financing, in plain language.
RBF flexes with your top line so payments compress in slow months and expand in strong ones, making it useful for seasonal and high-growth Chicago businesses.
For Chicago owners, revenue-based financing is one path among many. The right fit depends on your revenue, the use of funds, and how quickly you need to move. We'll walk you through how this program compares to alternatives before you commit.
A strong fit when one of these describes you.
Revenue-Based Financing works best for a few specific situations. If yours isn't listed here, call us. There's almost always a program that fits.
Seasonal businesses
Common scenario where revenue-based financing tends to outperform other financing options.
Subscription revenue
Common scenario where revenue-based financing tends to outperform other financing options.
Growing brands
Common scenario where revenue-based financing tends to outperform other financing options.
The factual specifics, at a glance.
Approximate ranges only. Final rate, term, and payment depend on the lender and your business profile.
Typical range across approved files.
Final term set by the lender.
For complete files; varies by lender.
Other minimums may apply depending on program.
Four steps from first call to funded.
The same straightforward path for every Chicago owner, no portal mazes, no chasing voicemail.
- 01
Call or apply online
A 10-minute call (or short online application) tells us whether revenue-based financing is the right fit and what amount makes sense.
- 02
Send the basics
Typically a one-page application, your last three months of business bank statements, and a copy of your driver's license.
- 03
We shop your file
We package your file and present it to lenders that actively fund revenue-based financing for Chicago businesses, then walk you through the offer in plain language.
- 04
Sign and get funded
Once you approve, funds typically arrive in your business account within the funding window for this program.
Why Chicago owners choose us for revenue-based financing.
Fast decisions
Most Chicago revenue-based financing files get an answer in hours, not weeks.
One dedicated advisor
Same name, same number, start to finish. No call-center handoffs.
No upfront fees
We're paid by the lender on funded loans. You pay nothing to apply or compare offers.
Right-sized funding
We size revenue-based financing to what your business can comfortably repay, not the largest number a lender will offer.
Multiple offers
One application gets your file in front of multiple lenders so you can compare real options.
Plain-language terms
We translate the offer into a payment, total cost, and trade-off you can actually evaluate.
How Chicago businesses actually use it.
Examples of how owners deploy revenue-based financing in the real world. Your situation may be different. We'll size the program around it.
- Seasonal businesses
A typical scenario we structure revenue-based financing around for owners in Chicagoland.
- Subscription revenue
A typical scenario we structure revenue-based financing around for owners in Chicagoland.
- Growing brands
A typical scenario we structure revenue-based financing around for owners in Chicagoland.
- Bridging a cash-flow gap
A typical scenario we structure revenue-based financing around for owners in Chicagoland.
- Buying inventory ahead of a busy season
A typical scenario we structure revenue-based financing around for owners in Chicagoland.
- Funding payroll during slow weeks
A typical scenario we structure revenue-based financing around for owners in Chicagoland.
Questions owners ask about revenue-based financing.
Don't see your question? Call us at (312) 702-0567.
Compare with other programs.
SBA Loans
Government-backed SBA 7(a) and 504 loans for Chicago businesses, with longer terms and competitive rates.
SBA 7(a) Loan
The flagship SBA program: flexible-use 7(a) loans for working capital, expansion, or acquisition.
Business Line of Credit
Draw what you need, pay interest only on what you use. Built for uneven Chicago cash flow.
Working Capital Loans
Flexible funds for payroll, inventory, marketing, or any short-term operating need in Chicago.
Talk through revenue-based financing with a real advisor.
Call to walk through your options, or send your details and we'll get back the same business day with what's possible for your Chicago business.
Mon–Fri · 8am–6pm CT
- No upfront fees, ever.
- Soft credit check to start.
- One advisor, start to finish.
- Plain-language offer review.
