Transparent Underwriting

Aspire Underwriting
Guidelines

Everything you need to know about our funding parameters, eligibility, and what we look for when reviewing a deal.

Funding Parameters

What We Offer

Parameter Details
Funding Amount$10,000 – $2,000,000
Factor RateStarting at 1.15x — varies by risk profile, industry, and term
Term Length3 – 18 months (product-dependent)
Payment FrequencyDaily or weekly ACH debit from business bank account
Time to FundingAs fast as same business day after approval and signed contract
PrepaymentEarly payoff discounts available on select products — ask your rep
RenewalsAvailable after 50%+ of balance paid — existing clients prioritized
StackingConsidered on a case-by-case basis — must be disclosed on application
Minimum Requirements

Eligibility Criteria

Requirement Minimum
Time in Business3 months (stronger profile may waive to 1 month in select cases)
Monthly Revenue$15,000 gross monthly revenue (bank deposits)
Credit Score500 FICO — overall business health weighted heavily alongside score
Business LocationMust be US-based business entity with US business bank account
OwnershipPrincipal owner must be 18+ with valid government-issued ID
Active BankruptciesNot eligible while in active Chapter 7; discharged 1+ year OK
NSF / Negative DaysReviewed on a case-by-case basis — patterns matter more than isolated incidents
Existing AdvancesMust be disclosed; stacking and consolidations reviewed individually
Industry Appetite

Industries We Love
& Industries We Avoid

✓ Preferred Industries

Restaurant / Food Service Retail & Wholesale Auto Repair Construction / Contracting Healthcare / Medical Dental / Orthodontics Salon / Beauty / Spa Transportation / Trucking E-Commerce Cleaning / Janitorial Landscaping HVAC / Plumbing / Electric Childcare / Education Fitness / Gym Entertainment / Events Manufacturing Wholesale / Distribution

✕ Restricted Industries

Firearms / Ammunition Adult Entertainment Cannabis / Marijuana Cryptocurrency / NFT Gambling / Gaming Multi-Level Marketing Payday / Check Cashing Non-Profit (501c3) Political Organizations Religious Organizations

◎ Case-by-Case

Real Estate Investors Startups (<6 Months) Legal Services Insurance

Not sure if your industry qualifies? Contact us — we'll give you a straight answer.

What to Prepare

Required Documentation

We keep documentation lean. Here's what's typically needed.

Standard Requirements

3 Months Business Bank Statements
Most recent 3 months. Full statements (all pages) in PDF. Both checking and savings if applicable.
Government-Issued Photo ID
Driver's license, passport, or state ID. Must be valid and not expired.
Voided Business Check
Must match the business bank account. Used for ACH setup. A bank letter with routing/account numbers also accepted.
Completed Application
Full business details, ownership info, and desired funding amount. Submitted online at aspirefundingplatform.com/apply.

May Also Be Required

Tax Returns (Most Recent Year)
Required for larger amounts ($250K+) or when bank statements show inconsistent revenue.
Proof of Business Ownership
Articles of incorporation, LLC operating agreement, or DBA registration. Required for entities not easily verified.
Completed W-9 (for ISO Partners)
ISO partners must provide a completed W-9 for commission payments prior to first payout.
Processing Statements (if applicable)
Businesses with primarily card-based revenue may be asked to provide 3 months of credit card processing statements.