Lendio is a loan marketplace: you submit one application and it matches you with lenders in its network rather than funding the loan itself. Here is how the two compare, and who each one fits best.
See What You Qualify For →| Criteria | Merchant Fund Express | Lendio |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Merchant cash advance, working capital, revenue-based financing, line of credit, equipment financing, invoice factoring, MCA refinance | marketplace matching to a network of lenders (term loans, SBA, lines of credit, and more depending on the lender) |
| Credit score considered | 500+ FICO (approval leans on bank deposits and revenue) | See Lendio's current published requirements |
| Funding range | $5,000 to $5,000,000 | See Lendio's current published range |
| Decision speed | Typically 2-4 hours on a complete submission | See Lendio's current published timing |
| Can help refinance stacked advances | Yes, see MCA refinance | Ask Lendio directly |
| Phone support | (305) 384-8391, Mon-Fri 9am-6pm ET | See Lendio's website |
Lendio's requirements and pricing change over time and by applicant, so confirm them on its own website. MFE figures are the published minimums and typical timing and are not a guarantee of approval.
Borrowers who want to see several offers from different lenders from one application and are comfortable being matched through a marketplace.
With a marketplace, the lender, pricing and terms depend on whichever network lender you are matched with. Always read the final offer from the actual lender before accepting.
Merchant Fund Express is built for small and midsize businesses that want to compare several funding products in one place and apply once. It considers owners with credit scores from 500, evaluates bank deposits and revenue first, and covers merchant cash advances, working capital, revenue-based financing, lines of credit, equipment financing and invoice factoring. It also helps businesses with several existing advances look at refinancing or consolidation.
There is no single best provider for every business. If Lendio's product matches what you need and you meet its requirements, get its quote. If you want a wider menu, have a credit score below typical bank cutoffs, or need speed, request an MFE review and compare the total repayment on each offer.
More guides: MCA vs working capital loan · working capital vs line of credit · funding requirements
Or call (305) 384-8391 · Mon-Fri 9am-6pm ET · 500+ FICO considered