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Funding built around your business

Capital to move your business forward.

Absolute Business Funding helps small business owners find funding. We compare options, explain them plainly, and you decide. We are not a funding organization, and we have no capital to lend. We are a house of information directing you to underwriters who can craft funding tailored to your business — not one size fits all.

Business performance considered—not just a personal credit score
Multiple funding paths for U.S.-based businesses
A clearer way to seek funding

One conversation. More possibilities.

Absolute Business Funding helps small business owners find funding. We compare options, explain them plainly, and you decide. We are not a funding organization, and we have no capital to lend. We are a house of information directing you to underwriters who can craft funding tailored to your business — not one size fits all.

Our approach looks at how your business is actually performing. We help you compare possible paths, understand the next steps, and navigate the process with a dedicated point of contact.

Good to knowAbsolute Business Funding is not the direct lender. Approval, pricing, and terms are determined by the funding provider after review.
Meet the founder

John Douglas Radcliff

Founder and CEO, Absolute Business Funding LLC

I know what it costs to run a business — the rent, the payroll, the taxes, the months where every dollar has a job. I built Absolute Business Funding so other business owners can use it: compare funding options, understand them plainly, and decide for themselves, without a hard sell.

How we operate

Our business,
in plain sight.

If you are trusting us with your business’s future, you should see exactly how we are built. Here is the outline — no fine print.

Who we are

Founder-led, Everett-based

Absolute Business Funding LLC, Everett, Washington. One founder, one phone number, one standard: treat every owner’s file like our own money is on the line.

Who we serve

Small businesses banks overlook

U.S. businesses typically doing $75,000 to $5 million in annual revenue — retail, construction, maintenance and repair, logistics, professional services, hospitality, and healthcare.

What we do

Broker, not lender

We do not fund business growth. We offer options for businesses to fund business growth. We are not a funding organization, and we have no capital to lend. Absolute Business Funding is designed to inform, enlighten, and direct the business owner to underwriters that can help craft funding specifically designed for that business. That is the difference — it is not one size fits all. We compare, explain, and you decide. No hard sell.

How it works

Six steps, no mystery

You inquire with non-sensitive basics. We talk through your numbers and goal. If we move forward, we walk through the complete file together through a secure process identified after direct contact. We match your file to the right underwriters. You compare offers and choose. Then funding — with renewal options as you pay down.

How we get paid

By the provider, not by you

The funding provider pays us a commission when your deal closes. You never pay us a separate fee for the introduction or the guidance.

Our standards

What we will not do

No upfront fees, ever. No hype in our advertising. No testimonials we cannot verify. Your information handled securely — and every inquiry gets an answer.

What we need from you: your business basics. We talk first, then — only if we move forward — we walk through the complete file together through a secure process identified after direct contact.

For business owners

Your funding
checklist.

Before you borrow a dollar, walk through the same questions I ask every owner who comes to me for funding. Check them off as you go — your answers become your expansion plan.

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Our plan

Where we're
headed.

Absolute Business Funding exists for one reason: to make growth capital reachable for the businesses banks overlook. Here's our intent — and the milestones we're working toward.

In progress

A website that respects your time

Plain-language funding information, a straightforward inquiry process, and practical tools like our funding checklist — no maze, no jargon.

Ongoing

A lender network that keeps growing

Twenty-plus private lenders and multiple lending products today, with new funding partners added as we find ones worth recommending.

Next up

Meeting owners where they are

Local business community presence and plain-spoken funding education — so owners can make the savings-versus-loan decision with their eyes open.

Our measure of success is simple: businesses funded, expansions completed, communities strengthened.

Know where you stand

Where is your business
right now?

Five quick questions — answer honestly. Your result shows where your business sits against the plan, and the smartest next step from there.

1. How would you describe your monthly revenue right now?

2. How clear are you on your monthly costs?

3. What's driving your interest in funding?

4. Have you explored funding before?

5. How soon do you need capital?

Funding solutions

Match the capital
to the opportunity.

Every business need has a different timeline and structure. Start with the reason you need capital, then explore the financing paths that may fit.

02

Working capital

Flexible business funding for inventory, payroll, marketing, expansion, and other operating needs.

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03

Term & SBA loans

Structured financing for longer-term investments, with options shaped around the business and intended use.

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04

Business line of credit

Access capital as needs arise and pay interest only on the funds used, subject to provider terms.

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06

Commercial real estate

Explore financing and investment options for fix-and-flip, single-family, and multifamily projects.

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Start with the purpose

Find a sensible first direction.

Select the need closest to yours. This quick guide is educational—not an offer, approval, or guarantee.

  • U.S.-based, revenue-generating businesses may qualify
  • Programs may be available after credit challenges or a prior bankruptcy
  • Final eligibility depends on the provider and program

What are you funding?

Choose one to see a likely place to start.

A straightforward process

Know what happens next.

Share the basics first. Sensitive information and supporting documents should only be provided through a secure process identified after direct contact.

01

Tell us what you need

Describe your business, the amount and purpose of funding, and where you are in the process.

02

Review possible matches

A specialist considers your business profile and identifies providers or programs that may fit.

03

Compare before deciding

Review the provider's cost, repayment structure, timing, and conditions before accepting any offer.

Important: Funding is not guaranteed. Rates, fees, repayment terms, and required documents vary by provider, product, and applicant. Ask for the total cost of capital and a complete written disclosure before signing.
Small business team managing inventory in a warehouse
Built around real business needs

Capital is only useful when it supports the plan.

Whether the next move is covering a seasonal gap, purchasing equipment, taking on a larger order, or investing in property, the goal is the same: find a structure that helps the business grow without losing sight of the numbers.

Business-first assessmentActual operating performance is part of the evaluation.
Multiple financing pathsCompare product structures instead of forcing every need into one loan type.
Human guidanceA specialist helps explain the route from inquiry to provider review.
Funding education

How funding
really works.

The more you understand before you apply, the better the offer you will accept. Here is the plain-English walkthrough — the same one we would give you on the phone.

The main funding types, in plain English

Revenue-based

Merchant cash advance

A lump sum repaid as a fixed share of future revenue, usually through daily or weekly debits. The fastest path to capital — often fast — built for strong cash flow more than strong credit. Cost is stated as a factor rate rather than an APR.

Installments

Term loan

A fixed amount repaid in regular installments over a set term. Predictable payments, suited to planned investments — expansion, a large purchase, a build-out.

Flexible

Business line of credit

Draw what you need, pay interest only on what you use. Flexible for uneven cash flow: inventory runs, payroll gaps, seasonal swings.

Secured

Equipment financing

The equipment itself secures the loan, which often means easier approval. For vehicles, machinery, and technology.

Government-backed

SBA loan

Lower rates and longer terms — but slower, often weeks to months, and stricter on credit, paperwork, and time in business.

Receivables

Invoice factoring

Turn unpaid 30-, 60-, or 90-day invoices into working cash now, instead of waiting on your customers’ payment terms.

Educational only — not an offer or a promise of approval. Availability, rates, and terms depend on the provider and your file.

What the underwriter sees in your bank statements

  • Consistency of deposits — steady revenue beats spiky revenue.
  • Average daily balance — it shows whether the business lives close to zero.
  • Overdrafts and declined transactions — frequent ones are red flags; a clean run builds confidence.
  • Large, unusual deposits — be ready to explain them; undocumented spikes raise questions.
  • The trend — growing, flat, or shrinking across the four months?

This is why we ask for four months of statements before anything goes to an underwriter — we read them the way the underwriter will.

Reading an offer: factor rate vs. APR

Think of it this way: a factor rate of 1.30 on a $50,000 advance means total repayment of $65,000 — the cost is $15,000 no matter how quickly you repay. An APR, by contrast, spreads the cost over time, so paying early saves interest. Neither is automatically better. The question that compares any two offers is always the same: how many dollars leave my account in total, and on what schedule? (Illustrative example — your offer’s numbers will differ.)

Words you will hear

  • Factor rate — the multiplier setting total repayment on revenue-based funding (for example, 1.30).
  • UCC lien — a public filing a lender may place against business assets as collateral.
  • ACH — electronic bank debits; how most repayments are collected.
  • Stacking — taking on a second funding position while another is still active.
  • Renewal — fresh funding offered after you have paid down a meaningful share of the current balance.
  • Origination fee — a one-time charge some providers include, always disclosed before you sign.
Questions, answered plainly

Before you apply.

No. Absolute Business Funding works as a broker, connecting businesses with lenders and investors. The provider makes the approval and sets the offer terms.

The existing program guidance identifies U.S.-based businesses with at least three months in business. Revenue requirements vary by product and provider, so confirm the current threshold with a specialist.

Programs may be available for businesses whose owners have poor personal credit or a prior bankruptcy. Most underwriters look for a 550 FICO minimum — and around 580, every door is open. Even below 550, an underwriter may offer an equity-based option. Nobody gets turned away without a path.

Timing depends on provider review, documents, and the financing product. No time is promised.

Compare the total cost of capital, APR or factor rate where applicable, fees, payment amount and frequency, term, collateral or guarantee requirements, prepayment rules, and any conditions tied to funding.

No. The initial inquiry involves no credit pull at all. If you move forward with a funding provider, they may review credit as part of their own process — and you will know before anything like that happens.

We are compensated by the funding provider when a deal closes, typically as a commission within the provider’s pricing. You do not pay us a separate fee for the introduction or the guidance.

The inquiry form asks only for non-sensitive business details — never Social Security numbers, tax IDs, bank logins, or financial documents. Anything sensitive is shared later through a secure process after direct contact with our team.

Very possibly — that is exactly who we serve. Banks deny the majority of small-business applications, often over credit history alone. Our network of 20-plus private lenders evaluates actual business performance, not just a credit score: most look for a 550 FICO minimum, around 580 opens every door, and below 550 an equity-based option may still be available. A bank’s no is not the end of the road.

An existing position does not automatically disqualify you. Depending on your cash flow and payment history, options can include a second position, refinancing, or consolidating existing debt into a cleaner structure. Be upfront about every open balance when we talk — surprises in the bank statements slow everything down.

Funding amounts are typically tied to monthly revenue and cash flow — the stronger and steadier the deposits, the larger the offer tends to be. Typical deals run from $50,000 to $300,000, with larger opportunities possible for the right file. We’ll give you an honest read on where you land before anything goes to an underwriter.

Legitimate costs, such as origination or closing charges, are disclosed in writing by the funding provider before you sign anything. One hard rule protects you everywhere: never pay upfront fees to anyone who promises funding. Advance-fee demands are the hallmark of a scam. We will never ask you for money before a deal closes.

Yes. Startup and credit-based programs exist for businesses without a long track record. What strengthens a young file: a clear business plan, the owner’s industry experience, early revenue traction, and realistic projections. Tell us where you are and we’ll tell you honestly which doors are open.

Yes. Most funding providers restrict certain industries, and requirements vary widely with what the business does. Tell us your industry when you inquire and we’ll give you a straight answer about where you stand — before anything moves forward.

Talk through your next move

Let's find the right place to start.

Speak with Absolute Business Funding about the purpose of your financing and the options that may fit your business.

Phone866-210-4111
EmailJohn@AbsoluteBF.com
Business mailing address11400 Airport Road, Suite 200
Everett, Washington 98204
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