Ecommerce business financing

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Compare business loans for Ecommerce sellers from 75+ lenders, built for brands and resellers who restock before a marketplace, wholesale buyer, or new supplier gets paid back.
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Person holding a green shirt on a hanger over a pile of folded clothes and a laptop beside them.
Stacks of shrink-wrapped pallets stored on metal shelves in a warehouse space.
Cardboard box with items wrapped in bubble wrap for protection during shipment.
Person carrying two taped cardboard boxes entering a doorway, viewed from behind.
Woman in blue workwear and orange headscarf using a tablet in a warehouse with stacked boxes.
Person wearing a brown sweater typing on a laptop on a wooden table.
Woman in a beanie holding a sneaker and using a laptop among shipping boxes in a workspace.
Why Lendio

Why Ecommerce businesses choose Lendio.

Inventory has to be paid for before it sells. The gap between paying a supplier and collecting on sales can run 60-120 days in practice, and even longer when a third-party marketplace holds the payout for two weeks after the sale closes.

Lendio connects Ecommerce brands and resellers to a marketplace of lenders who get the rhythm of restocking, seasonal drops, and the wait between a sale and a payout.

15+

years of experience

4.5

Trustpilot score

$53.3M+

in Ecommerce business financing

712

Ecommerce businesses funded

Here’s what working with Lendio looks like.

No hard pull to apply2. Checking your options won't affect your credit score, so you can see what you qualify for before you commit to anything.
Funding in as little as 24 hours1. When your next restock order is due and the marketplace payout hasn’t landed yet, speed matters. Many of the options available through Lendio can fund the same or next business day after acceptance.
One application, multiple options. Submit once and compare across loan types, lenders, and repayment terms, including business lines of credit, term loans, working capital loans, SBA 7(a) loans, and more.
Pay it off early, pay less interest. Some lenders in our network offer true interest forgiveness meaning if you repay early, any outstanding interest is waived entirely. Not just no penalty. No remaining interest.
A funding Expert in your corner. You're not navigating this alone. Our team understands Ecommerce cash flow, down to restocking cycles, marketplace payout timing, and seasonal demand, and can help you identify which financing option actually fits your situation.
Your full picture, not just your credit score. Lendio's network looks beyond a single number. Revenue, sales history, repayment history, and business trajectory all factor in.
Build toward better options. Every funded loan is borrowing history. Ecommerce sellers who start with working capital loans may qualify for larger facilities, lower interest rates, and longer terms over time.

Up to $5M

Funding amount

As fast as 24 hrs1

Time to fund

6 mo - 10 yrs

Loan term
What kind of financing is right for your situation?

Ecommerce cash flow runs on a timing gap: pay for stock now, get paid back later (sometimes much later). The question isn’t whether you need financing, it’s which financing product fits the specific gap you’re bridging right now.

Situation Best-fit product
Restocking inventory before your next marketplace payout clears Business line of credit or revenue-based financing
Financing a seasonal or campaign-driven inventory drop Business line of credit or revenue-based financing
Reshoring manufacturing or switching suppliers and paying in advance for the first time Term loan sized to the new order minimum
Moving business debt off your personal credit Term loan
Outgrowing your current space or equipment SBA loan or term loan
What can I use Ecommerce business financing for?

Once you’ve got financing in place, here’s where sellers put it to work:

  • Inventory: Restocking, seasonal buys, or a first order with a new supplier
  • Equipment: Packing stations, warehouse gear, or production equipment to keep up with order volume
  • Marketing: Influencer campaigns, paid ads, or launch pushes timed to a new product drop
  • Space: Moving into a bigger warehouse or production facility
  • Debt: Paying off high-interest balances or moving business debt off your personal credit

Here’s how to get funded through Lendio.

Tell us about your business

Answer a few questions about your revenue, time in business, and what you need the capital for. Sharing a few months of bank statements is what moves things forward. Lenders can see your actual cash flow and come back with real options instead of ballpark estimates. You can securely connect your business bank account, or upload statements manually. This lets lenders see your actual cash flow, not just a credit score, and is what unlocks real offers from the network.

We present your application to 75+ lenders.

Your application goes to the full network at once. It’s free, with no impact to your credit score.1

Compare real options

See competing options side by side, with interest rates, repayment terms, and fees. Your Funding Expert will walk you through terms and help you find the right fit for your situation.

Get funded.

Accept an option, and funds can reach your account in as little as 24 hours1.

Ready to apply?

Here’s how to qualify for Ecommerce financing.

These are the minimum eligibility requirements across our network of lenders. Most Ecommerce businesses we work with sit well above these thresholds. The stronger your revenue and business history, the more of the network opens up to you, with better rates, higher limits, and longer terms.
600+ personal FICO credit score
2,500+ in monthly revenue
6+ months in business

FAQs

Can I get financing while I’m waiting on a marketplace payout?

Yes, this is one of the most common situations Ecommerce sellers bring to Lendio. The gap between shipping an order and getting paid for it is a normal part of how marketplaces and wholesale terms work, not a red flag to lenders in our network.

Do I need a physical storefront to qualify?

No. Many Ecommerce businesses in Lendio’s network operate entirely online or out of a home-based studio, with no public-facing location. What matters is your revenue, time in business, and what the capital is for, not whether customers can walk in.

My revenue swings a lot month to month. Does that hurt my application?

Not necessarily. Sellers with variable revenue (viral spikes, seasonal drops, scaling fast on a new channel) are common in this network, and lenders look at your broader sales pattern, not a single flat month.

Can I use financing to switch suppliers or bring manufacturing back to the US?

Yes. A term loan sized to your new order minimums is one option sellers use when supplier terms change and a purchase that used to be pay-as-you-go becomes pay-in-advance.

How much can I qualify for?

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Congrats—it looks like you qualify.*

Based on your business information you could qualify for up to $ in funding.

Funding amount* Estimate

Up to $

*Amount is an estimate only using the information provided. Qualification criteria, rates, and other funding terms will vary depending on the type and location of your business, and upon other factors. This is not a guarantee of funding, and it should not be relied upon as an accurate assessment of the availability or terms of the represented funding products.
It looks like you don't qualify—yet.

Many businesses don't qualify for funding for all kinds of reasons. A few factors could include:

Not enough revenue
Not enough time in business
Credit score is too low

*Qualification criteria, rates, and other funding terms will vary depending on the type and location of your business, and upon other factors. This is not a guarantee of funding, and it should not be relied upon as an accurate assessment of the availability or terms of the represented funding products.

Ready for funding?

See what you can qualify for on the Lendio Marketplace.