Everything You Need to Know About Getting Funded
General 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.
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?
The review process and any credit inquiry depend on the program and funding source. We will explain what is needed before a lender-level review is performed.
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.
Are there restrictions on how I use the funds?
None. Whether it's payroll, inventory, equipment, expansion, marketing, or covering a slow season — the money is yours to use as you see fit.
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, year-end and year-to-date financial statements, government-issued identification, invoices, equipment information, or property records. Additional items may be requested depending on the program and funding source.
Is Paradise Working Capital based in Hawaii?
Yes — we're right here in Kapolei, Oahu. Maya, our AI assistant, is available to answer questions about the programs any time, 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.
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.
How does equipment financing work?
Equipment financing can help purchase business machinery, vehicles, technology, or specialized tools without paying the full cost upfront. The asset, business purpose, repayment plan, and supporting documents are reviewed by the funding source.
What is accounts receivable financing?
Invoice factoring can turn eligible outstanding B2B invoices into working capital while you wait for customers to pay. The invoices, customer payment history, transaction structure, and supporting records are important to the review.
Product-Specific Questions
How fast can I get funded? (Working Capital Loans)
Some of our funding sources can approve and fund in as little as 24-48 hours once a complete application and documents are submitted. Exact timing depends on the completed application, requested documents, program, and participating funding source — no specific timing is guaranteed.
What documents do I need to apply? (Working Capital Loans)
Typically: 3+ months of recent business bank statements, a government-issued ID, and basic business information. Additional documents may be requested depending on the program and funding source.
Will this affect my credit score? (Working Capital Loans)
Credit review requirements depend on the program and funding source. We will explain what is needed before a lender-level review.
How fast can I get funded? (Equipment Financing)
Standard equipment can fund in as little as 48 hours once a complete application and documents are submitted; titled assets (vehicles, etc.) typically take a few business days. Larger or more complex transactions can take longer. Exact timing depends on the equipment, business, and participating funding source — no specific timing is guaranteed.
What documents do I need to apply? (Equipment Financing)
Typically: a completed application, an invoice or quote for the equipment being financed, and basic business information. Larger requests may also need business tax returns, financial statements, and recent bank statements. Exact requirements depend on the funding source and deal size.
Can I finance used equipment? (Equipment Financing)
Some funding sources consider used equipment. The asset, condition, cost, business use, and supporting documents are reviewed case by case.
Do I need great credit? (Equipment Financing)
Credit requirements vary. The equipment may be part of the review, but it does not guarantee approval or replace the need for a complete application and documents.
How is this different from a loan? (Merchant Cash Advance — Fast Cash)
It’s an advance against future sales, repaid as a percentage of daily revenue rather than a fixed payment.
How fast can I get funded? (Merchant Cash Advance — Fast Cash)
Some of our funding sources can approve and fund in as little as 24-48 hours once a complete application and documents are submitted. Exact timing depends on the completed application, supporting documents, and the participating funding source — no specific timing is guaranteed.
What documents do I need to apply? (Merchant Cash Advance — Fast Cash)
Typically: 3+ months of recent business bank statements, a government-issued ID, and basic business information. Additional documents may be requested depending on the funding source.
How is revenue-based financing different from an MCA? (Revenue-Based Financing)
Both flex with your sales, but revenue-based financing is typically sized to monthly recurring revenue with longer terms — a better fit for steadily growing businesses than a fast card-sales advance.
How fast can I get funded? (Revenue-Based Financing)
Many of our funding sources can fund in as little as 3-7 business days once a complete application and documents are submitted — reviewing recurring revenue and business model takes a bit longer than a same-day card-sales advance. Exact timing depends on the completed application, requested documents, and the participating funding source — no specific timing is guaranteed.
What documents do I need to apply? (Revenue-Based Financing)
Typically: 3+ months of recent business bank statements, a government-issued ID, and basic business information. Larger requests may also need revenue history and financial statements. Additional documents may be requested depending on the funding source.
Do I have to give up equity? (Revenue-Based Financing)
These programs are generally structured as financing rather than an equity investment, but the exact agreement and repayment terms must be reviewed before accepting an offer.
How long does SBA approval take? (SBA & Term Loans)
SBA closings typically run 30-45 days once a complete file is submitted; acquisition loans can take 60-120 days depending on complexity. Timing varies by program, application completeness, supporting documents, and funding source — these reviews take longer than short-term programs, and no specific timing is guaranteed.
What documents do I need to apply? (SBA & Term Loans)
Typically: a completed application, 2-3 years of business tax returns and financial statements, recent bank statements, a personal financial statement, and a use-of-funds explanation. Additional documents (business plan, collateral information) may be requested depending on the program and funding source.
How fast can I get funded? (Invoice Factoring)
Underwriting can be completed in as little as 24-48 hours, with funds often arriving the next business day once an invoice is approved. Exact timing depends on the invoices, your customers’ payment history, and the participating funding source — no specific timing is guaranteed.
What documents do I need to apply? (Invoice Factoring)
Typically: the outstanding B2B invoices you want to factor, information about the customers being invoiced, and basic business and bank records. Additional documents may be requested depending on the funding source.
Who collects payment from my client? (Invoice Factoring)
Depending on the program, the factoring company may collect directly or you may continue collecting as usual.
Do I need to own a business to qualify? (Hard Money & Real Estate Loans)
The request must be reviewed as a business-purpose or investment transaction. Borrower, property, use of proceeds, and supporting documents are considered.
Do I need an LLC to get this loan? (Hard Money & Real Estate Loans)
Entity requirements vary by program and funding source. The ownership structure and transaction documents are reviewed case by case.
What if I have been turned down before or have damaged credit? (Hard Money & Real Estate Loans)
Credit is one part of the review. Property equity may be relevant, but it does not guarantee approval or replace the need for a complete file.
How does property-backed financing work? (Hard Money & Real Estate Loans)
The property, equity, lien position, requested use, repayment or exit plan, and borrower profile are reviewed together. Closing timing is not guaranteed.
How fast can I close? (Hard Money & Real Estate Loans)
Hawaii property deals through our primary relationship can close in as little as 5-7 business days after appraisal once a complete file is submitted. Mainland or more complex transactions (larger portfolios, ground-up construction) generally take longer. Exact timing depends on the property, program, and participating funding source — no specific timing is guaranteed.
What documents do I need to apply? (Hard Money & Real Estate Loans)
Typically: a completed application, property information (purchase contract, appraisal, or ownership documents), a personal financial statement, and your repayment or exit plan. Renovation and construction requests also need a budget/scope of work. Additional documents may be requested depending on the program and funding source.
What property types qualify? (Hard Money & Real Estate Loans)
Potential property types depend on the program and funding source. Commercial, investment, mixed-use, and land requests require a case-by-case review.
What loan-to-value (LTV) can I expect? (Hard Money & Real Estate Loans)
Leverage varies by lender and by property type, condition, and exit strategy — typically in the range of 60% to about 90% of purchase price, or up to roughly 75% of after-repair value (ARV) for fix-and-flip structures. Exact leverage is confirmed per deal, not guaranteed in advance.
What credit score do I need? (Hard Money & Real Estate Loans)
This varies significantly by program. Some hard-money and real-estate options have no minimum credit score at all — they are underwritten primarily on the property and equity position. Others expect a credit score in roughly the 650-700+ range depending on the specific program.
How large a loan can I get? (Hard Money & Real Estate Loans)
Loan amounts across our current hard-money and real-estate lending relationships range from about $150,000 up to $75,000,000+ for larger, multi-property or portfolio transactions. The right program and maximum amount depend on the property, equity, and the specific request.
Do you offer fix-and-flip financing? (Hard Money & Real Estate Loans)
Yes. Fix-and-flip programs may finance up to 100% of the purchase price plus rehab costs, with leverage up to roughly 80% of after-repair value (ARV), loan amounts generally from $100,000 up to $5,000,000, and interest-only terms of 12 to 24 months.
Do you offer DSCR rental property loans? (Hard Money & Real Estate Loans)
Yes. DSCR (debt-service-coverage-ratio) loans are evaluated on the property’s rental cash flow rather than personal income, generally up to 80% loan-to-value, with 30-year fixed or adjustable-rate options available.
Do you offer ground-up construction financing? (Hard Money & Real Estate Loans)
Yes, for qualifying build-to-sell or build-to-rent projects. Maximum loan and rehab-budget amounts vary by state and program — confirm current availability for your property’s state before assuming a figure.
Still Have Questions?
Chat with Maya to understand the programs, then complete the form and provide the requested documents so a local advisor can review your request.