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A personal, Hawaii-based approach to exploring business funding options. Serving 37 states → including Hawaii. Maya, our AI assistant, answers instantly — day or night. A complete application and the requested documents are needed before an advisor can properly review your request.
Pre-qualification starts with a soft credit pull* — no impact to your credit score.
Meet Maya
A quick hello from our AI assistant — here to help you find the right funding option.
Hawaii Business Loan Calculator
Move the sliders to see an educational funding estimate. It is not an approval, offer, or substitute for a completed application and document review.
Based on these inputs, this is an estimate to discuss — not an approval or offer.
This calculator estimates potential business loan funding based on desired amount, monthly revenue, and time in business. Estimates are for illustration only and do not constitute a loan offer.
- Businesses earning $10,000–$25,000/month with 6+ months in business may qualify for $10,000–$50,000
- Businesses earning $25,000–$50,000/month with 1+ year in business may qualify for $50,000–$150,000
- Businesses earning $50,000–$100,000/month with 2+ years in business may qualify for $150,000–$500,000
- Businesses earning $100,000–$250,000/month with 3+ years in business may qualify for $500,000–$1,000,000
- Businesses earning $250,000+/month with 3+ years in business may qualify for $1,000,000–$2,000,000
- Applicable SBA programs may reach up to $7,500,000; equipment financing, commercial real estate, and investment-property requests may go significantly higher — up to $250,000,000 for qualifying equipment financing — subject to program, asset or property, lender, and underwriting requirements.
Pre-qualification credit check: Our initial pre-qualification review uses a soft credit pull* — it does not affect your credit score. All estimates require a completed application and the requested documents for full review. Paradise Working Capital is a broker, not a direct lender. Program availability, funding amounts, and terms are subject to lender approval.
*See important information: after you choose to move forward, a participating lender may request a full credit inquiry as part of approval or subsequent underwriting. We will explain that step before it occurs.
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Why Hawaii Businesses Choose Us Over a Bank
- Weeks of paperwork, one lender, one shot
- Credit score is almost the only thing that matters
- Big call center, no one who actually knows your business
- Slow — funding in weeks, if approved at all
- One conversation focused on your business and funding goals
- Revenue and cash flow weighed as heavily as credit
- Maya, our AI assistant, responds instantly — day or night
- Clearer review — we explain what information and documents are needed
Funding Programs We Review With You
Explore what each financing program is designed to do, what the review generally considers, and what information may be needed. Once your completed form and documents are received, we can evaluate potential options with you; no match or approval is guaranteed.
Working Capital Loans
Flexible working capital for payroll, inventory, marketing, expansion, or bridging a slow season — funded in as little as 24-48 hours with some funding sources. Available programs and terms depend on the request and funding source.
Equipment Financing
Finance up to 100% of equipment cost — funding in as little as 48 hours for standard equipment, longer for larger or more complex transactions. The asset secures the loan, so approvals come faster. FICO 620+ typical. Contractors, restaurants, medical, auto shops, and more.
Merchant Cash Advance — Fast Cash
Cash in hand in as little as 24–48 hours, with FICO as low as 500. Repay as a small percentage of daily card sales — payments flex with your revenue, so slow days don’t sting. Ideal for high card-volume businesses that need cash now.
Revenue-Based Financing
Grow without giving up equity. Funding is repaid as a set percentage of your monthly revenue — so payments scale up when you’re busy and ease off when you’re slow. Funded in 3–7 days, FICO 550+. Built for recurring-revenue and growing businesses.
SBA & Term Loans
SBA and term-loan options for qualifying businesses seeking longer repayment periods or growth capital. Programs, terms, and eligibility depend on the request and funding source.
Invoice Factoring
Turn outstanding B2B invoices into working capital — underwriting in as little as 24-48 hours, with funds often arriving the next business day once an invoice is approved. Availability, advance structure, and timing depend on the invoices and funding source.
Hard Money & Real Estate Loans
Property-secured financing for purchases, bridge needs, or cash-out refinancing. Available programs consider the property, request, and overall financing profile.
Not all programs are available to all businesses. A completed application and requested documents are needed for a meaningful review. Program availability, terms, and funding amounts are subject to lender approval and individual business circumstances. Paradise Working Capital is a broker — we match you to lenders; we are not the lender.
A Local Expert + AI Tools in Your Corner
Most brokers cold-call lenders one at a time and hope something sticks. We use AI-powered matching tools alongside 27+ years of lending experience — so you get the right options faster, without the runaround.
Smart Profile Analysis
Your revenue, cash flow, and business history are evaluated against what lenders actually look for — before anything is submitted.
Broader Options, Carefully Matched
We look beyond a single bank and focus on programs that fit your business, goals, and circumstances.
More Options, Better Leverage
Seeing multiple lender options puts you in a stronger position — not just the first offer that comes back.
Maya Keeps It Moving
Maya, our AI assistant, responds the moment you reach out — then a local advisor steps in for anything that needs a human touch.
*See important information: after you choose to move forward, a participating lender may request a full credit inquiry as part of approval or subsequent underwriting. We will explain that step before it occurs.
Basic Eligibility
What we typically review: time in business, revenue and cash flow, credit profile, intended use of funds, existing obligations, and—when applicable—equipment, invoices, or property. Requirements vary by program and funding source. A completed form and requested documents are needed for a meaningful review.
Time in business and operating history
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Lenders in our active network
Based in Kapolei, Oahu
Local Expertise. Real Access to Capital.
Paradise Working Capital was founded on a simple principle: a business generating real revenue deserves a real path to capital.
With more than 27 years in financial markets and lending, we combine deep industry experience with modern AI tools. Maya, our AI assistant, responds the moment you reach out — and our Oahu-based team personally guides every funding decision from first conversation to close.
What Hawaii Business Owners Say
Real clients. Real results. Right here in the islands.
"A seamless process and excellent communication. They secured the bridge capital we needed when our bank was too slow."
"The speed of approval was the difference-maker. We were funded within 24 hours to cover a critical payroll gap."
"I needed equipment fast — a competitor was about to outbid me on a job because I didn't have the right gear. Equipment financing got me approved within a day."
"Had invoices sitting unpaid for 45 days and couldn't make payroll. Did accounts receivable financing and had cash in the account within 48 hours."
* Client results from paradiseworkingcapital.com. Some testimonials may reflect composite client experiences. Results are not guaranteed and will vary based on individual business qualifications, lender criteria, and market conditions.
Start Your Funding Review
To identify a suitable program, we need the completed form and the requested business documents. You can upload them below so we can review the full picture; additional information may be requested depending on the program and funding source.
⚠️ Required for an accurate review: at least 2 months of recent business bank statements (some programs need up to 6), plus your business details below (time in business, entity type, revenue). Applications missing these go to manual review, which slows things down.
You're In — Application Received!
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A local funding advisor will review the completed information and documents. If anything is missing, we will let you know what is needed before potential program options can be evaluated.
Your application needs manual review because some required information (bank statements) is missing. One of our teammates will reach out shortly to get what's needed.
Bank-Grade Security — You Never Email a Document
Upload the completed form and requested documents securely during the application. These materials are needed before a local advisor can properly review your request and identify potential program fits.
Where We Work
Hawaii is home base. We also help business owners explore options beyond the islands when a suitable program is available.
We work with requests in 36 states beyond Hawaii — the full list is below.
Coverage can change at any time as licensing and regulatory requirements evolve state by state — confirm with us before assuming a state is covered.
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If you'd rather speak with Kevin or someone on his team before applying, schedule a free 15-minute call — no pressure, no obligation.
Schedule a Time →Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from a bank loan?
Banks look almost exclusively at your credit score and require mountains of paperwork, collateral, and weeks of waiting — then often say no anyway. We look at your actual business performance: revenue, cash flow, and how long you've been operating. If your business is making money, there's a good chance we can help even if a bank turned you down.
How much can I borrow?
Program ranges vary. The amount, structure, and terms depend on the request, the completed information and documents, the business or property, and the funding source’s review.
How fast will I actually get the money?
Timing varies by program, request, funding source, and how quickly the file can be completed. Any timing discussed is an estimate, not a promise.
Will applying hurt my credit score?
Our initial pre-qualification review uses a soft credit pull* that does not affect your credit score. *See important information: after you choose to move forward, a participating lender may request a full credit inquiry as part of approval or subsequent underwriting. We will explain that step before it occurs.
What's the minimum credit score required?
Credit requirements vary by program and funding source. Credit is only one part of the review, but no particular score guarantees eligibility.
What industries do you work with?
We review many business types, including restaurants, contractors, retail, auto, medical, tourism, real estate, insurance, and more. Availability depends on the request, the business, and the program.
What documents will I need?
A completed form and the documents relevant to your request are needed for a meaningful review. These may include 3–6 months of bank statements, existing debt information, financial statements, identification, invoices, equipment information, or property records. Additional items may be requested depending on the program and funding source.
What types of funding do you offer?
Programs may include working capital, equipment financing, SBA and term loans, invoice factoring, revenue-based financing, merchant cash advances, and property-backed real estate financing. Each program works differently; select a program to review how it works and what information is typically needed.
Do you offer hard money loans or real estate bridge loans in Hawaii?
We can review business-purpose property-backed requests in Hawaii. The property, requested use, equity, lien position, repayment plan, and supporting documents are important to the review.
Is Paradise Working Capital based in Hawaii?
Yes — we're right here in Kapolei, Oahu. Maya, our AI assistant, is available to answer questions any time, day or night, backed by a local team with over 27 years of lending and financial experience.
Do you work with businesses outside Hawaii?
Our roots are in Hawaii, and we also help business owners explore financing options beyond the islands when a suitable program is available. Eligibility depends on the business, the requested financing, and the program. A specialist will confirm whether we can help in your state before anything is submitted.
Ready to Start Your Funding Review?
Complete the form and provide the requested documents. A local Oahu advisor can then review the full picture and explain potential next steps.
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