How quickly can I get funded?
It can be fast — in some cases the same day — once your completed application and recent business bank statements are in and your file is put into processing. Actual timing depends on the program, your documentation, and the funding provider.
What programs do you offer?
Five core business programs: short-term financing, term loans, lines of credit, consolidation, and SBA loans — plus real estate investor financing. One application is matched across the programs it fits.
What's the rate and term?
Rates and terms vary by program and by how your file underwrites. Illustrative terms run up to 24 months (18 months in Canada), with weekly, biweekly, or monthly payment structures. Because Canary is not the lender, your exact rate and term are set by the funding provider for your file.
How much can you fund?
Amounts vary widely by profile — illustratively from a few thousand dollars up into the millions for well-qualified US businesses, with lower ceilings in Canada and for first-time funding. The amount is based on your revenue, time in business, credit and overall profile, and is set by the funding provider.
What's the difference between a line of credit and a term loan?
A line of credit approves you for a maximum amount you draw from as needed, paying only on what you draw. A term loan is a fixed amount repaid on a set schedule, generally with a fixed rate and predictable payments. We match your profile to whichever fits.
MCA vs. term loan — what's the difference?
A merchant cash advance (MCA) advances capital against a percentage of future sales, usually with daily or weekly payments over a shorter window and higher cost. A term loan is repaid on a fixed schedule, generally with a lower fixed rate, more predictable payments, and potential tax deductibility.
Can I get monthly payments instead of weekly?
Some programs offer monthly payment structures for stronger business profiles. Availability depends on the program, your profile, and your region, and is determined by the funding provider.
Do I have to provide my SSN?
A signed, completed application with ownership verification is required to underwrite your file. Your information is encrypted in transit and at rest and is used only to evaluate your application.
Are the loans collateralized?
Most offerings are uncollateralized. Specific programs (such as SBA or real estate financing) may be structured differently.
Do you offer early payoff incentives?
Some programs offer discounts for paying off early. Whether an incentive applies, and how it is calculated, varies by program and is determined by the funding provider.
Is Canary a bank or a lender?
No. Canary Financial is a funding marketplace and referral partner. Approval, rates, terms, timing, and eligibility are determined solely by the applicable funding provider, and submitting a request does not guarantee approval or funding.