2026 Guide

How Contractors Scale With Funding

Growth eats cash before it makes it. Here's how contractors fund each stage of scaling.

Short answer: Scaling a contracting business consumes cash before it generates it — you hire, equip, and mobilize ahead of the revenue. Contractors bridge that with growth capital, equipment financing, and working capital matched to each stage. Siteline Capital provides all of them on your deposits, FICO 500+, $25K-$5M.

The stages of scaling

Where growth needs cash and the fix.

Stage	The cash need	Funding fix
Add crews	Payroll before new revenue	Crew-expansion funding
Add equipment	Machines to do more work	Equipment / fleet funding
Take bigger jobs	More up-front working capital	Working capital
New location	Build-out & ramp-up	Expansion funding

Why growing contractors choose us

Built for multi-site and project-based contractors
FICO 500+ accepted; approval on revenue
Funds in as little as 24 hours
Underwritten on deposits, not the contract
Repay as your projects pay you
No tax returns — 3 months of bank statements

What you need to apply

US-based construction or contracting business
6+ months in business
~$30,000+ in monthly revenue
Last 3 months of bank statements
Valid EIN and business bank account

Frequently asked questions

How do contractors fund growth without running out of cash?

By matching funding to each stage — crew, equipment, working capital, and expansion — so you can hire, equip, and mobilize ahead of the revenue.

How fast can I get funded?

Most contractors fund within 24 hours of approval, with a 5-minute application and a soft credit pull.

Do I need good credit?

No — FICO 500+ can qualify because approval is weighted toward revenue and deposits.

Plan your growth funding

Apply in 5 minutes with a soft credit pull.

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Figures shown are typical 2026 industry ranges and vary by underwriting; actual terms are set at application. Funding is subject to approval. Product and company names referenced are the property of their respective owners.