Landscaping Business FundingGear up before the season greens up
Spring hits and the schedule triples overnight. You need crews, mulch by the yard, and another mower before the first invoice clears.
Lawn care, design-build, or commercial grounds, we read your service deposits and bank activity, not just your credit. The season ramps before the money does.
About 2 minutes · no credit check · no obligation.
- Seasonal ramp expected, not penalized
- Residential routes & commercial grounds
- Equipment-heavy cash flow understood
You may qualify. Approval depends on underwriting. No obligation to accept an offer.
What happens after you check
- Reviewed on revenue & bank activity
- Share 3 months of statements if it looks viable
- A specialist follows up, no obligation
Sound familiar?
The season ramps in a week. The invoices clear in a month.
Landscaping costs all land at the front of the season, crews, materials, and equipment, before a single job pays out. Here's where that bites.
Spring triples the schedule overnight, but you need mulch by the yard and another mower before the first invoice clears.
With capital in place, you gear up for the ramp and capture the season instead of turning routes away.
More work means more crew on payroll weeks before the maintenance and install checks land.
With working capital ready, you staff up for the rush and keep crews paid while receivables catch up.
A commercial contract is yours if you can run a second crew, but the truck and trailer compete with the routes already booked.
With funding behind you, you add capacity without starving the jobs already on the schedule.
You may qualify on your service and contract deposits, seasonal swings included. No obligation, and any payments are built to fit your cash flow.
60-second funding check
See how much capital your business could put to work.
A few quick questions. No credit check. You get a quick read on your funding strength, plus the smartest next move.
Not a commitment to lend or a bank loan. Approval depends on underwriting and is not guaranteed. Full disclosures.
You are not the only one
The cash-flow gap is normal. It is not a verdict on your business.
The squeeze between money out and money in is one of the most common pressures in small business, and research from the Federal Reserve and the JPMorgan Chase Institute shows how widespread it is.
- 27 days
- Median cash buffer the typical small business keeps in reserve, the cushion a slow stretch can swallow fast.Source: JPMorgan Chase Institute
- 1 in 4
- Small businesses hold fewer than 13 days of cash on hand.Source: JPMorgan Chase Institute
- 56%
- Of firms that sought financing needed it just to cover operating expenses, not to expand.Source: Federal Reserve, 2024 Small Business Credit Survey
- Only 41%
- Of businesses that applied for financing received the full amount they asked for.Source: Federal Reserve, 2024 Small Business Credit Survey
- Secure submission
- Reviewed by a specialist
- Revenue-first review
- No obligation
Funding optionsOne conversation. The option that fits how you get paid.
The right funding depends on what the money is for and how the cash comes in. A specialist reads your file and matches you to the fit, usually starting here.
Revenue-Based Funding
Most popularBest for covering a gap or moving on an opportunity fast.
Funding based on your revenue, not credit alone. It is a purchase of a set amount of your future receivables, not a loan, repaid as a small automatic share of deposits so it flexes with a slow week. A factor rate sets one total payback amount up front; it is not an APR.
Business Line of Credit
Best when the need keeps coming back.
A revolving limit you draw on when you need it and pay down when you don't, so you only pay for what you draw. Useful when the need is recurring rather than one-time.
HELOC
Best with 650+ credit and equity in your real estate.
A line against your property's equity, often funded within a day. You get an indicative number up front; final terms confirm against your equity and title. Speed is the draw.
Term Loan
Best for a one-time use with a predictable monthly payment.
A real business loan with a fixed payment over a set term. Because it is a true loan, an APR is the right measure here (unlike revenue-based funding), and there is no prepayment penalty.
SBA Loan
Best for strong profiles on an unhurried timeline.
Bank-funded term financing with the longest terms. As a real loan it carries an APR. It requires tax returns and more patience, so shorter bridge funding can carry you while it processes.
Equipment Financing
Best when you're buying equipment, new or used.
The equipment itself is the collateral, so it is often easier to qualify for. Possible tax write-offs may apply — confirm with a CPA.
Bridge Funding
Best when you need capital now while a slower loan is in process.
Short-term funding that puts cash to work today and can be cashed out when your term loan or SBA funds.
Invoice Factoring
Best when cash is stuck in unpaid invoices.
Turn outstanding invoices into cash now instead of waiting on net-30 or net-60. Funding is advanced against your receivables or a specific asset.
Revenue-Based Funding
Best for covering a gap or moving on an opportunity fast.
Funding based on your revenue, not credit alone. It is a purchase of a set amount of your future receivables, not a loan, repaid as a small automatic share of deposits so it flexes with a slow week. A factor rate sets one total payback amount up front; it is not an APR.
A common alternative: Equipment Financing. Best when you're buying equipment, new or used.
A funding specialist reads your file and matches the option that fits how you get paid. FundVella is not a lender; you may qualify, approval depends on underwriting, and there’s no obligation to accept an offer.
FundVella is not a lender. We connect you with specialists who review your file and match available options. Revenue-based funding uses a factor rate, not an APR (term loans and SBA loans are different and carry an APR). You may qualify; approval depends on underwriting, payments must fit your cash flow, and there's no obligation to accept.
How it worksThree steps, no surprises
- 1
Complete a quick prequalification
Answer a few questions about your business. About two minutes, no obligation.
- 2
Share recent bank statements if the file looks viable
If the basics line up, share 3 months of business bank statements for a proper review.
- 3
Review available options if underwriting supports the file
A funding specialist may contact you to review options. Approval depends on underwriting.
What owners like you fundReal funding ranges for your trade
$25,000 to $100,000
Mowers, trailers, and crew equipment
before the season ramps
$25,000 to $75,000
Materials and a payroll cushion
across the busy months
$50,000 to $200,000
Add a truck and a second crew
to take a commercial contract
Illustrative funding ranges, not an offer or a guarantee. Most files land from $25,000 into the six figures, and larger files reach $5 million, depending on underwriting.
Is this a fit?Good fit vs. may need a closer look
A “may need review” doesn't mean no, it just means a specialist will look closer.
Often a good fit
May need review
- Time in business
- 6+ months operating
- Time in business
- Brand new / under 3 months
- Monthly deposits
- Steady route + contract revenue
- Monthly deposits
- One-off jobs only
- Bank activity
- Recovers between jobs
- Bank activity
- Frequent NSFs / negative days
- Existing advances
- None or one manageable
- Existing advances
- Multiple stacked advances
- Statements
- 3 months ready
- Statements
- Can't share statements
Questions and plain-English terms
Everything you might ask
My winters are slow. Does that hurt?
No. Seasonal swings are expected in landscaping. The review looks at your deposits across the season, not the slow months alone.
Can I fund a new mower or trailer?
Yes. Equipment is a common use, and it can be financed against itself as collateral. A specialist matches the option to your deposits.
My credit took a hit. Can I apply?
Yes. The review weighs revenue and bank activity, not credit alone. Approval depends on underwriting.
My business is seasonal, does the slow winter hurt me?
No. Seasonal swings are expected in landscaping. Underwriting reviews your deposits across the season, so the off-season dip is read in context rather than counting against the file.
Can I fund equipment like mowers or a trailer?
Yes, equipment is one of the most common uses, and it can also be financed against itself as collateral. A specialist matches the option to your deposits and the purchase.
How much funding could my business qualify for?
It depends on underwriting, amounts are based on your revenue, bank activity, time in business, and existing obligations. A specialist reviews your file to find a range.
What do I need to get started?
Just a quick prequalification. If the file looks viable, recent business bank statements (usually 3 months) help move it forward.
Will checking my readiness affect my credit?
Starting a prequalification doesn't trigger a hard credit check. Options are reviewed mainly on business revenue and bank activity; credit is considered, but it isn't the only factor.
Is there any obligation?
None. Submitting your information doesn't obligate you to accept an offer, and any payments must fit your cash flow. A specialist may contact you to review your inquiry.
Words you might hear
- Route
- The set of recurring maintenance accounts a crew services on a regular schedule.
- Design-build
- Larger one-off install work, like patios, plantings, or hardscape.
- Factor rate
- One set price for the funding. It is not an APR. You know the full payback up front.
The gap will not close on its own
Take the 2-minute check and see where your cash runs short.